75% to 99%
of hot water
75% to 99%
of space heating
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Fossil fuel is NEVER used for heat or hot water.
75% to 99%
of hot water
75% to 99%
of space heating
Property
- Owner:
- Stu Besnoff, owner of: Alpine Solar Heat and Hot Water
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 189 North Street, Windsor, MA 01270
- Size:
- 4,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of hot water
- 75% to 99% of space heating
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar Hot Water
- Installed:
- January 2008
- Size of System:
- 34 collectors
- Purposes:
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Additional Financial Notes:
- One solar hot water collector is recommended for a small family, to obtain more then half of the energy needed for domestic hot water.
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Sunflower
What You Need to Know
Description:
More details are at www.AlpineSolarHeat.com or by calling 413-684-3950.
Other Benefits:
easy access swimming, showroom for business
Maintenance Requirements:
annual water test, $15 for 10 test strips
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Battery and standby inverter used to keep operating during grid power failures.
My Motivation:
1. minimize energy cost 2. environmental benefit
Advice:
a. ground mount is good b. radiant heat is not necessary if envelope is super insulated and sealed c. heating pool during summer and house during winter works well
Additional Notes:
The system is comprised of 34 Sunflower SFB304715 collectors, 960 gallon storage plus 108 gallon domestic hot water
Open House Info:
Address is 189 North Street, Windsor, MA. There is a blue and white "Alpine Solar" sign along route 9 pointing to North Street. If you are unable to visit during GBOH, you can call (413-684-3950) and schedule a different day.
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