100%
or more of electricity
100%
or more of hot water
100%
or more of space heating
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Net-zero energy use
100%
or more of electricity
100%
or more of hot water
100%
or more of space heating
Property
- Owner:
- Pat Hanson
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 47 W. Seminary St., Brandon, VT 05733
- Size:
- 1,600 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of electricity
- 100% or more of hot water
- 100% or more of space heating
- Designations:
- Zero net energy
- 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:
- 5.04 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- I couldn't break down the energy savings by system, as all systems work together. The geothermal heat pump runs on energy supplied by the solar collectors and the load on the whole system is affected by the passive solar design and tight envelope. All in all, the house is has been net-zero for the past two years, with a surplus of about 1,000 kwh, more than offsetting the 12 gallons of propane used for stove-top cooking.
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Venmar
- Builders:
- Chuck Reiss
- Energy Auditors:
- Efficiency Vermont
What You Need to Know
Description:
Grid Tied PV Single family house built in 2010. 5K grid-tied solar system (24 Sanyo HIT 210N modules, Solectra PVI 5300 inverter), geothermal water-to-water heat pump (Geostar GESEWW030H 10SSA), passive solar design, super-insulated (blown-in cellulose, walls R35), radiant floors, heat exchange ventilation system, triple glaze windows on north, other windows double-pane low E with high heat-gain coefficient, Energy Star 5+ rated, meets Vermont Builders' Greener standards.
Maintenance Requirements:
I had to replace the inverter (under warranty).
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Loose Fill Cellulose Alt Fuel Vehicle, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star 5+ rated, Passive Solar, Radiant floor heating, Super Insulated Walls/ Roof, drain waste water heat reclamation
My Motivation:
To benefit the environment
Experience with Installer:
I was very satisfied with the installer. He had done the electrical part of the installation of the collectors on my former house and works closely with my contractor.
Open House Info:
Route 7 to Brandon, turn at intersection with Town Hall and town offices (West Seminary St.), going up the hill bear left at branch, house is at next corner on the right side (just past the small park)
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