Perkins Wade House

1402 Judy Lane
Mansfield, TX 76063

Tour Hours: 10am - 4pm

map

From the start of building our house, we identified ways to lower our energy bills and carbon footprint that were within our budget.

We love getting negative energy bills from our solar panels and using free water from our rain barrels.

 

Renewable energy features

Solar PV

kW: 8.58 kW
Installation Date: February 2019
Installer: Good Faith Energy

Equipment

26 - Panasonic N330 Modules
26 - Solar Edge P370 DC optimizers
SolarEdge SE7600H-US central inverter

Retail Electric Provider

Green Mountain

Green features

  • EV: Tesla Model 3
  • 2 rain barrels installed in 2014 (DIY)
  • Spray foam insulation throughout house, radiant barrier in roof
  • Native and adapted plants in flowerbeds with drip irrigation
  • CFL/LED lighting

Host Comments

We simultaneously value self-sufficiency and sustainability. From the start of building our house, we identified ways to lower our energy bills and carbon footprint that were within our budget. Adding one thing on top of another, we have slowly but steadily built a life that is both fun and mindful of our planet’s resources.

We love getting negative energy bills and using free water from our rain barrels. Driving a Tesla is an unparalleled experience. They now make models that are more affordable and have built an incredible national charging infrastructure, making road trips a breeze.

If you stop by, you’ll be treated with an interactive opportunity to learn about our solar experience, get a tour of our car, take a selfie at our photo station, test your knowledge with a solar trivia quiz and more.

For detailed information about our solar experience, you can read this article: https://lindseyperkins.com/2019/07/12/going-solar-texas-home-start-to-finish