$1,000
75% to 99%
of electricity
$19,230
5.2%
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$1,000
75% to 99%
of electricity
$19,230
5.2%
Property
- Owner:
- Marion Gehlker & WIlliam Meyers
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 19 Timberwood Trl, Hamden, CT 06514
- Size:
- 1,585 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- February 2018
- Size of System:
- 8 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $29,672
- Value of Rebates:
- $2,190
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $8,244
- Net Cost of System:
- $19,230
- Annual Savings:
- $1,000
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
- Additional Financial Notes:
- used CT Greenbank 0.99% finaning, and Enerbank, CT rebate, Federal tax credit: 30%
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- CTEC Solar
What You Need to Know
Description:
6.6 Kwh, 24 LG 360w modules & Enphase micro inverters, 24 panels,
Maintenance Requirements:
no maintenance, reduced solar production during Febr 2020 (due to ice on panels)
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
HES (Home energy solution), cold climate heat pump (heating & cooling), added insulation (attic, garage walls & ceiling), electric car & EV charger, reused materials for garden bed, composting, rain barrels, umbrella clothesline outside, induction plate
My Motivation:
concern for health of the planet & people; save in the long run, added house value,
Advice:
use EnergySage to receive solar panel proposals; attend solar tour to get informed; if battery storage is essential perhaps consider ground-source heat pumps (geo-thermal)
Experience with Installer:
CTEC was the only solar company which suggested using additional panels on the other side of the roof; no longer seems to be doing residential solar
Additional Notes:
a lot of high tress but still enough sun light
Open House Info:
will be participating in an ASES open house October 3, 2021
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