HoudenHAL (sustainable home) - Breinigsville - PA

Commercial - January 2010

Home Building company with 40 years of experience in quality energy effiecient construction

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$800

Energy Needs Met

25%

or less of electricity

Net Investment

$15,000

Return on Investment

Property

Owner:: Ruhmel Properties LLC
Type:: Commercial
Address:: 9905 Old 22, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Size:: 9,000 sq ft
Energy need met:: 25% or less 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:: 6 collectors
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $40,000
Value of Rebates:: $15,000
Value of Tax Credits:: $10,000
Net Cost of System:: $15,000
Annual Savings:: $800
Annual Revenue:: $100
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Installers:: Charles Reichner
Builders:: Ruhmel Contracting Inc
Energy Auditors:: Reid Ruhmel

What You Need to Know

Description:

Grid Tied PV One of a kind builders model home featuring a 10 kW Bergey wind turbine, a 6 kW PV solar array,GeoThermal HVAC, Rainwater harvesting system, and a 2,000 square foot Green Design Studio. Model home is open to the public daily M-F 9 AM to 5 PM or by appointment. Mailing address is Breinigsville, however New Smithville is closest town. visit website www.ruhmelhomes.com

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

Spray Foam Open Cell Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star rated, FSC Certified Wood, LEED certified, Local Materials, Non-Toxic Products, Recycled Materials

Open House Info:

From exit 45 (New Smithville) of I-78 go South on 863 one block to stop sign at Old 22, turn left (East). House is 1/2 mile on left. Handicap accessible

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