Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$700
Energy Needs Met
50% to 74%
of hot water
Net Investment
$4,836
Return on Investment
14.5%
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Hot water to spare.
Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$700
Energy Needs Met
50% to 74%
of hot water
Net Investment
$4,836
Return on Investment
14.5%
Property
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 38 Lower Cassidy Rd., Putney, VT 05346
- Size:
- 1,300 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 50% to 74% of hot water
- Designations:
- Passive house
Technology
- Type:
- Solar Hot Water
- Installed:
- January 2012
- Purposes:
- To heat hot water
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $7,736
- Value of Rebates:
- $900
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $2,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $4,836
- Annual Savings:
- $700
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Stiebel
- Builders:
- Owner (Ann Buckingham and partner)
What You Need to Know
Description:
Solar domestic hot water R- 54 Roof Slopes R- 56 Flat ceiling areas R- 24 Walls R- 20 Basement Walls
Maintenance Requirements:
Occasional snow removal.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Rigid Board Polyurethane Passive Solar, Sunspace
My Motivation:
Financial Incentives
Advice:
Get an extra large storage tank.
Experience with Installer:
Hot water is tricky so and expert installer with lots of experience is a must.
Additional Notes:
We use the electric back-up as we produce more electricity than we use.
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