$1,200
50% to 74%
of electricity
25% to 49%
of hot water
100%
or more of space heating
100%
or more of air conditioning
$42,000
8.8%
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$1,200
50% to 74%
of electricity
25% to 49%
of hot water
100%
or more of space heating
100%
or more of air conditioning
$42,000
8.8%
Property
- Owner:
- Sharon and Joseph Buteau
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 14 Pond Village Avenue, North Truro, MA 02652
- Size:
- 3,500 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 50% to 74% of electricity
- 25% to 49% of hot water
- 100% or more of space heating
- 100% or more of air conditioning
Technology
- Type:
- Combined Heat & Power
- Installed:
- January 2011
- Size of System:
- 9.8 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
- For air-conditioning
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $70,000
- Value of Rebates:
- $11,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $17,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $42,000
- Annual Savings:
- $1,200
- Annual Revenue:
- $2,500
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- relates to solar only; geothermal was retofit and not included in cost analysis
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Sharp Solar
- Installers:
What You Need to Know
Description:
2 seperate solar installations; geothermal required major expense as home was electric only prior
Maintenance Requirements:
occasional replacement of micro invertors
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Geothermal
My Motivation:
reduction in cost and desire to do as much as we can to be as green as we can br
Advice:
get multiple quotes; make sure installer is available for service and has good references; if you are considering geothermal and will require duct installation price may be prohibitive
Experience with Installer:
My Gerneration Energy was excellent in every way; very responsive; prompt and reliable
Open House Info:
14 Pond Village Avenue North Truro, MA 203-430-1949 Joe Buteau
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