A green, sustainably built home for a middle-class family.
Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
50% to 74%
of hot water
Property
- Owner:
- Gustave and Amy Axelson
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 47 Farm Pond Circle, Lansing, NY 13068
- Size:
- 1,900 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 50% to 74% of hot water
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar Hot Water
- Installed:
- July 2013
- Purposes:
- To heat hot water
Financial Details
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- still in first year, so don't know these calculations yet
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
What You Need to Know
Description:
Solar thermal hot water heater.
My Motivation:
Quickest pay-back on solar energy investment for home.
Experience with Installer:
Renovous has been wonderful!
Open House Info:
Open House on Sat. Oct 5 as part of Ithaca Green Homes Tour
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