50% to 74%
of electricity
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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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