Addison Hop Farm - Addison - VT

Farm - January 2010

Energy independance on the farm.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$700

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Property

Owner:: Addison Hop Farm
Type:: Farm
Address:: 3250 Townline Rd, Addison, VT 05491
Size:: 3,200 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host; NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2010
Size of System:: 4 kW
Monitor performance:: http://www.allearthrenewables.com/
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $8,000
Annual Savings:: $700
Own or Lease:: $0-down Lease
Additional Financial Notes:: Electricity Use: None with solar panels

Professionals & Suppliers

Installers:: AllEarth Renewables
Builders:: Lyman Hurd
Energy Auditors:: Efficency Vermont

What You Need to Know

Description:

Grid Tied PV Grid-tied PV is a 4 kW AllSun Tracker installed in 2010. Tracker is an active dual-axis solar energy system that produces up to 45% more electricity than a similar sized fixed roof system.

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

Spray Foam Closed Cell Energy Star Appliances, Local Materials, Super Insulated Walls/ Roof

My Motivation:

Desire for energy independance.

Open House Info:

3 miles west of Vt 22A on Townline Road in Addison. Farm is on the right shortly after Grandy Rd.

Links:

http://www.addisonhopfarm.com

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