Paul & Joanne Coons - Clifton Park - NY: Solar Hot Water

Single-Family Residence - January 2010

Velux Solar Hot Water System with PV electric back up provides all our hot water needs

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$800

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of hot water

Net Investment

$4,984

Return on Investment

16.1%

Property

Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 4 Balsam Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Size:: 2,100 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of hot water
Designations:: Deep energy retrofit; Zero net energy
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host; NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar Hot Water
Installed:: January 2010
Size of System:: 2 collectors
Purposes:: To heat hot water

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $9,500
Value of Tax Credits:: $4,516
Net Cost of System:: $4,984
Annual Savings:: $800
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase
Additional Financial Notes:: estimated savings because our PV system provides all energy for backup to solar hot water system

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: VELUX America, Inc.
Installers:: The Radiant Store
Builders:: self
Energy Auditors:: Steven Winters Associates, Carla Donnelly Senior Sustainability

What You Need to Know

Description:

Solar domestic hot water System generates hot water from panels for 80 gallon tank with electric back up. Provided electric timer to restrict electric backup to times of actual use. Excess heat from panels is distributed to ground source heat pump well to prevent system from over heating when on vacation.

Maintenance Requirements:

installer provides annual PM on system and tank

My Motivation:

To obtain net zero energy house

Experience with Installer:

excellent

Open House Info:

Exit 8 from I -87, west to Moe rd., right on Moe rd, 1.5 miles to bend in road, turn right onto Balsam Way. white house and barn on left after turn.

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