Solar Hot Water for Farmers and Ranchers
The Black Butte Ranch in Oregon heats its swimming pool with solar thermal collectors.
The following resources will help you learn how solar water heating systems on farms and ranches can supply hot water to outbuildings, homes, or even swimming pools. If you are unfamiliar with this technology, see the introduction to solar hot water.
General Information
A Consumer's Guide: Heat Your Water with the Sun (PDF 603 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide: Solar Water Heaters
Basic information about solar water heating for the home.
U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide: Solar Swimming Pool Heaters
Basic information about using solar energy for pool heating.
Harvesting Clean Energy
Features information on renewable energy technologies, like PV, for rural landowners, including farms, ranches, and communities in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Training and Workshops
Solar Energy International: Solar Thermal Workshops
Learn how to design and install domestic solar hot water systems.
Financing
U.S. Department of Energy Financial Opportunities
Offers financial assistance opportunities for the development and demonstration of energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies.
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Provides information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
