Sunny Boy 26

Single-Family Residence - January 2012

We captured the amazing power of the sun. We have now purchased a 2013 Chevy Volt which is an extended range electric vehicle. It is driven approximately 42 miles Monday through Friday and does it completely on battery power. We charge it every night using the power produced with our solar panels thanks to net metering. With the solar panels we have eliminated our electric bill and drive the Volt without using any gasoline. We should see a return on both the Volt and the solar panels within seven years. This year we will have a Chevy Volt for people to look over, ask questions about and take a test drive courtesy of Whiteman Chevrolet from Glens Falls, NY.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$1,000

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$10,972

Return on Investment

9.1%

Property

Owner:: James & Beth Bouleris
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 9 Knottingley Place, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Size:: 2,000 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 2012
Size of System:: 6.24 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $33,737
Value of Rebates:: $10,920
Value of Tax Credits:: $11,845
Net Cost of System:: $10,972
Annual Savings:: $1,000
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase
Additional Financial Notes:: One year interest free loan w/Enerbank Loan Funding for 100% of tax credits.

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Description:

System consists of 26 Canadian Solar CS6P-240M panels, SMA SB6000US, on a UniRac Sun Frame

Other Benefits:

Producing enough extra electricity to recharge our electric car.

Maintenance Requirements:

None

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

Energy Star Home with a passive sunroom

My Motivation:

Eliminating our electric bill and our carbon footprint.

Open House Info:

Going North, take Exit 11 off Northway. Left onto Round Lake Road. Right on Eastline Road. Take 3rd left (Knottingley Place). Located in Chapel Hill Development - third house on left. Coming from Route 67 E, turn right on Eastline Road - take 2nd right.

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