Mayberry house Solar hotwater

Single-Family Residence - January 2012

Not burning oil to make hotwater has been only one of many pleasures about having solar hotwater.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$1,850

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of hot water

Net Investment

$7,703

Return on Investment

24.0%

Property

Owner:: Rusty & Martha Mayberry
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: Unity, ME 04988
Size:: 3,800 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of hot water
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host

Technology

Type:: High Efficiency Hot Water
Installed:: January 2012
Size of System:: 2 collectors
Purposes:: To heat hot water

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $12,432
Value of Rebates:: $1,500
Value of Tax Credits:: $3,729
Net Cost of System:: $7,703
Annual Savings:: $1,850

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Apricus
Financing:: N/a

What You Need to Know

Description:

2 30 tube Apricus solar hotwater collector array with 119 gallon storage tank with intergated electric backup

My Motivation:

Environmental issues, and the continuing rising cost of oil

Advice:

What other kind of heating system can you install that does not require some sort of fuel to burn? And this will pay for it's self, then the return is money back into your own pocket.

Experience with Installer:

Revision did a fantastic job!

Open House Info:

October 13, 2012 10AM-3PM

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