MATTERS Nine States Considering Hybrid Solar Mandate (NAPSA)}—There is a movement going on in at least nine states to require hybrid solar swimmingpool heating on swimming pools heated with natural gas or propane. “Heating a swimmingpool exclusively with natural gas or propane is a luxury we can nolongerafford,” claim the supporters of this legislation. They contend that a hybrid swimming-pool heater provides: The most convenient swimming-pool heater: Natural gas or propanefor “anytime heat.” At least nine states may dive into mandated hybrid solar heating for swimming pools. The most cost-effective swimming-pool heater: Solar pool heating for “free heat from the sun.” The most global-warming (climate change)-friendly swimming-pool heating for CO, emissions-free heat. The proposed legislation could be applied to all natural gas- or propane-heated residential as well as commercial swimming pools, including hotels, schools, apart- ments and municipalities. For more information on the legislative efforts or any questions relating to hybrid solar swimming-pool heating, call toll-free (888) 266-9102.
