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Sunward Launches First Solar Hot Water System That Homeowners Can Install in a Weekend

The entire Sunward Solar Hot Water System, including shipping and installation, qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit made possible by the $80 billion dollars allocated for clean energy and other green initiatives in the Recovery Act of 2009. State-level financial incentives and credits are also available in 24 states throughout the U.S. To learn more federal and state tax incentives, go to: www.GoSunward.com/save.

"We believe in the future of renewable energy and support for that starts at home," said Joe Perrotto, Sunward President. "With extensive government incentives, these smart technologies have never made so much financial sense. This is not just about being green; it's really about making a smart investment in a technology that can help take your household off of the energy cost rollercoaster for the next 20-30 years and put it on a path to personal energy independence."

Designed to work in any climate, the ultra-efficient Sunward Solar Hot Water System captures the sun's heat through roof or ground-mounted solar collectors. This heat is then transferred and stored in a solar storage tank that is connected to the existing home hot water supply. The Sunward system does not replace the existing home hot water heating system, but instead is designed to work in conjunction with any type of existing hot water system. For the majority of the year, the Sunward system will supply all of the hot water needed, so the existing system will never turn on. In the short days of winter, the existing hot water system serves as a backup if the solar system cannot supply all of the hot water a home requires.

The Sunward System is the only solar hot water system that can be installed by a 2-person crew in a single day. This compares with an industry norm for professional installation of 3-4 days with a 2-3 person crew. Dramatic time-savings are made possible through Sunward's unique modular design with components that are factory-made to work as a single system that installs quickly and efficiently.

The complete Sunward Solar Hot Water System starts at $7,348 before federal tax incentives, or $5,148 after the federal tax credit, which is available to any U.S. taxpayer. Financing is available. Professional installation through Sunward certified installers is also available.

About Sunward

Sunward, located in Vergennes, Vermont, is an affiliate of Country Home Products, the same company that owns and sells the DR Power Equipment and Neuton Battery Powered Lawnmower brands of outdoor power equipment. Country Home Products brings 25 years of innovative products, customer service, and made-in-the-USA manufacturing experience to the Sunward brand. For more information on Sunward products, please visit www.GoSunward.com.

J. Roderick, Inc. Public Relations
John Roderick, 631-656-9736
john@jroderick.com