Off Grid Residential Home

$1,800
100%
or more of electricity
100%
or more of air conditioning
$7,000
25.7%
Property
- Owner:
- Energy Wise Solutions
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 130 Kiser St, Bessemer City, NC 28016
- Size:
- 2,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of electricity
- 100% or more of air conditioning
- Designations:
- Zero net energy
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- April 2016
- Size of System:
- 6 kW
- Monitor performance:
- https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public_systems
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
- For air-conditioning
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $20,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $13,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $7,000
- Annual Savings:
- $1,800
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
What You Need to Know
Description:
A Wise Home doesn't need a power company for electricity and heating/cooling comfort or a water company to get clear, clean, and healthy drinking water. Energy Wise Solutions has eliminated the need for these utilities and related expenses by utilizing the latest advances in solar power, electric battery storage, solar water heating, rain water collection, and construction materials and techniques to build off-grid utility free homes!
Other Benefits:
Independence from utility bills through renewable energy
Maintenance Requirements:
On Site Monitoring and Control. Monthly evaluation of Energy Production and Usage
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Meets the highest levels of certification for LEED for Homes (USGBC) and Energy Star (US Department of Energy).
My Motivation:
Design and Build a home that is not connected to any Energy Utility
Advice:
Interview others that have Built the same kind of home. Research personal and industry information
Experience with Installer:
Verify that they are NABCEP Certified.
Additional Notes:
Excellent thermal comfort through radiant floor systems Use high durability and low maintenance materials Superior air quality with air tight construction, HEPA filtration, controlled ventilation, and humidity control.
Open House Info:
Joe Bowling, jbowling@energywisesolutions.net. 704-678-4122
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