1960s HOME GETS A MODERN TOUCH WITH SOLAR

Residential - February 2011

Denise has always worked on ways to reduce her electricity bill and now she doesn’t have one. Her SunPower residential solar PV system produces 4,598 kilowatt hours, offsetting 100% of her energy bill.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$874

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Property

Owner:: Denise Littlejohn
Type:: Residential
Address:: Rosedale, MD
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: February 2011
Size of System:: 3.6 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Value of Tax Credits:: $9,910
Annual Savings:: $874
Annual Revenue:: $1,379
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase
Additional Financial Notes:: Eliminates $873.62 per year in energy costs Earns $1,379 per year from Solar Renewable Energy Credits Saved $9,910 in government incentives Will realize ROI in less than 7 years Reduce CO2 emissions by 6,990 pounds per year

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: SunPower
Installers:: Solar Energy World

What You Need to Know

Description:

It all started in February 2011, when Denise decided to go solar. With a small roof space yet a lofty goal she choose SunPower signature all-black panels – the most efficient on the market today.

Other Benefits:

“Solar Energy World helped me lower my energy costs while reducing my carbon footprint. It was a win-win for me.” Denise Littlejohn – Rosedale, Maryland

My Motivation:

While researching Denise learned about the solar incentives that help homeowners in Maryland go solar. And that was a turning point for her. After speaking to several solar integrators, Denise choose Solar Energy World, for its professional service and knowledge in the industry.Denise has discovered some additional and unexpected benefits after installation. The solar panels help protect the roof as well as help insulate the home. And, with skyrocketing energy prices, not having an energy bill is a big plus.The 3.6kW solar PV system is equivalent to preventing 1.1 tons of waste being sent to the landfill.

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