Suhren House

2218 Rolling Oak Lane
Garland, TX 75044

Tour Hours: 10am - 4pm

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As an engineer I have always had an interest in the efficient use of energy.

For years I watched the renewable energy industry develop into a viable energy option. The GP&L solar program was too good to pass up and the right thing to do.

 

Renewable energy features

Solar PV

kW: 4 kW
Installation Date : August 2014
Installer: Longhorn Solar www.longhornsolar.com

Equipment

16 Phono 250 W panels, SMA Sunny Boy 4000TL inverter

Energy Monitoring:

Installation Date:  August 2014
Installer: Longhorn Solar
eGauge Systems  www.egauge.net

Retail Electric Provider

Garland Power and Light

 

Green features

  • Roof:  Composition with radiant barrier
  • Prius V
  • Low water use landscape with drip irrigation, buffalo grass, and native plants
  • Home has mostly CFL and LED lighting
  • HVAC:  Carrier with multistage compressor and variable speed motor, programmable thermostat
  • Windows changed to vinyl triple pane
  • We increased the insulation to R49 in the attic.

 

Host Comments

As an engineer I have always had an interest in the efficient use of energy, especially renewable energy.  In the late 70’s while working for TI, I performed heat lost surveys.  The project at TI stimulated my interest in renewable energy and for years I watched the renewable energy industry develop into a viable energy option.  The GP&L solar program was too good to pass up and the right thing to do.  So far the system is performing well.  I plan to continue to reduce my home energy consumption.