Richard Bartlett - Blue Hill - ME

Single-Family Residence - January 2005

Quick Facts

Energy Needs Met

50% to 74%

of electricity

Property

Owner:: Dick and Gail Bartlett
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 219 Kingdom Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Size:: 1,800 sq ft
Energy need met:: 50% to 74% of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2005
Size of System:: 2 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Additional Financial Notes:: Electricity Use: 3,500 kW Annually

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: BP solar USA
Installers:: owner
Financing:: none
Builders:: Dick & Gail Bartlett

What You Need to Know

Description:

Grid Tied PV House is situated for maximum solar gain. Stucco exterior, clad windows and metal roof for low maintenance. Well insulated very tight building envelope with high thermal mass, keeps inside temperature very constant. 2 kW grid tied PV produces 2,500 kWs per year. Evacuated tube solar thermal with 80 gallons of storage produces the bulk of the hot water needs. Back up power provided by batteries with inverter charger.

Maintenance Requirements:

none

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF Energy Star Appliances, Masonry Heater, Super Insulated Walls/ Roof

Open House Info:

2 1/2 miles from Blue Hill center. 1 mile in on the Kingdom Rd. Watch for Kingdom Bikes signs.

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