Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,080
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Net Investment
$11,900
Return on Investment
9.1%
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Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,080
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Net Investment
$11,900
Return on Investment
9.1%
Property
- Owner:
- Paul C. Davis
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 380 Valley St, San francosco, CA 94131
- Size:
- 600 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
- Designations:
- Deep energy retrofit
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- December 1017
- Size of System:
- 2.8 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $19,600
- Value of Rebates:
- $1,820
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $5,880
- Net Cost of System:
- $11,900
- Annual Savings:
- $1,080
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Builders:
- Schinman Building and Construction
What You Need to Know
Description:
8 high efficiency panels, 5 face south, 3 face west. Battery backup and grid tie in.
Other Benefits:
electric supply during frequent power outages.
Maintenance Requirements:
washing dust off solar panels
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
all energy star appliances. led lighting. non essential equipment on power strips to reduce standby power
My Motivation:
to benefit the environment
Advice:
get several quotes, check local building codes for panel placement
Experience with Installer:
slow response to request for quotes
Additional Notes:
Had to coordinate with full roof replacement. Existing roof was built in 1890 and had undersized rafters.
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