25%
or less of electricity
$45,000
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25%
or less of electricity
$45,000
Property
- Owner:
- Phillip and Tammar Geil
- Type:
- Other
- Address:
- 2060B County Road 125E, Mahomet, IL 61853
- Size:
- 3,600 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 25% or less of electricity
- Designations:
- Passive house
- Event Participation:
- ASES National Solar Tour 2015 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Small Wind
- Installed:
- February 2007
- Size of System:
- 10 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $45,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $45,000
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Produces 6-8000 kWh/year
What You Need to Know
Description:
Is on 100' tower; limited by zoning at the time.
Other Benefits:
Serves as an excellent landmark
Maintenance Requirements:
$500-700/year
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
See other two listings for details on Solar (16 kW total). House is timber frame with self-built, R50 wall and R70 roof SIP panels, with earth sheltering, low voltage switching, geothermal (used for AC only) and 2 story heat absorbing greenhouse on front. Separate greenhouse has solar thermal panels heating interior swimming pool as thermal sink.
Advice:
Wind is far less efficient than PV; compare wind graph above with solar graph in associated listing. (with separate bars for each set of 8 kW panels)
Experience with Installer:
Excellent
Additional Notes:
There was no rebate for wind when installed.
Open House Info:
During Illinois Solar Tour, 1st Saturday in October; other times by appointment
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