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Energy News In The Know
FSEC's Fairey Receives Leadership Award
Philip Fairey awarded Building Efficiency Lifetime Leadership (BELL) award from Johnson Controls.		 Photo man's hand writing on clipboardSolar Testing & Certification
We're one of the leading testing and certification labs for solar thermal and PV, take a look.
National Council Recognizes Solar Leader
David Block, director emeritus of FSEC, receives special recognition award from Interstate Renewable Energy Council.		 Picture of house icon with magnifying glass over the words "The Hunt is Over".Solar Information Help Desk
Got solar questions? We have answers. Call (321) 638-1719 or e-mail us solarinfo@fsec.ucf.edu.
Energy-Efficient Builders Reaping Benefits
Construction is on the rise for some Florida
energy-efficient homebuilders who partner with DOE's Building America program.		 Picture of PV panel being held.Solar Electric FAQ
Answers to your questions about solar electric systems, licensing and FSEC’s installer course.
FSEC to Help Run Solar Training Network
FSEC selected to lead the Southeast region of the Department of Energy's new national Solar Installer Instructor Training Network.		 The Energy Chronicle iconThe Energy Chronicle Blog
Our quarterly newsletter is now a blog. Subscribe to receive a digest of articles e-mailed to you.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Low-Income
Low-income Florida residents may qualify to receive free energy efficiency home improvements.		 Photo of calculator with fingers, money and graph.Solar Hot Water Calculator
Find out the savings potential of residential solar hot water systems in Florida.
Energy Too Costly for Florida
The average electricity customer in Florida pays $40 more per month today than in 2005 for the same amount of electricity.		 Photo of someone talk to crowd of people.FSEC Offering Monthly Tours
FSEC offers tours the second Thursday of each month @ 2 p.m. Limited to 25. Call 321-638-1015.
Featured Programs
Icon for SunSmart Schools: schoolhouse with PV on topSunSmart Schools
Qualified schools will be competitively selected to receive a 1 or 2-kilowatt solar system.		 Photo of front of new home.Building America Program
Focuses on balancing cost, design, construction, and energy decisions in industrialized homes.
Picture of the Energy Gauge Logo.EnergyGauge
A user-friendly software tool created by FSEC to allow detailed analysis of building energy use.