115 Mariner Street

Single-Family Residence - January 2010

Solar home in Allentown historic district

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$410

Energy Needs Met

75% to 99%

of electricity

Net Investment

$4,663

Return on Investment

8.8%

Property

Owner:: Josh and Lauren
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 115 Mariner St., Buffalo, NY 14201
Size:: 2,600 sq ft
Energy need met:: 75% to 99% of electricity
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host; NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2010
Size of System:: 3.4 kW
Monitor performance:: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/8P7n14471
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $20,163
Value of Rebates:: $5,880
Value of Tax Credits:: $9,620
Net Cost of System:: $4,663
Annual Savings:: $410
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase
Additional Financial Notes:: Generated 3309 kWh the first year. Savings based on my marginal cost of electric ($0.143), which includes $0.02 for a wind generation electric supplier.

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Description:

Grid Tied PV 3.4 kW grid-tied PV solar, 16 PV panels on a pitched roof. **The first solar system in the Allentown historic preservation district. Microinverter based system, with real time, per panel, reporting. > 90% of electrical usage supplied by solar - 3,421 kWh.

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