Peters House
637 Highview Lane
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We hold a moral responsibility to not continue the global chemistry experiment we're conducting on our only planet.But even if one discounts the ethical, moral and ecological concerns, with the cost of solar panels dropping 70% in the last five years we have reached a crossover point where it makes absolutely no sense to NOT convert a portion of one's roof into a power- and moneymaking-surface… |
Renewable energy features
Solar PV
kW: 7.4 kW DC
Installation date: March, 2013
Installer/contractor: Solar City (www.solarcity.com)
Equipment
31-Trina PV Panels, 2-Power-One Inverters
Retail Electric Provider
Rain Water Catchment
Installation date: In progress
Installer: Self
Equipment: 2 Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service-Dallas; 55-gallon water barrels. http://dallas.tamu.edu/
Additional Green features
- Partial lighting conversion to LED lighting
- Two 2017 Tesla Model S's
Host Comments
We hold a moral responsibility to not continue the global chemistry experiment we're conducting on our only planet. But even if one discounts the ethical, moral and ecological concerns, with the cost of solar panels dropping 70% in the last five years we have reached a crossover point where it makes absolutely no sense to NOT convert a portion of one's roof into a power- and moneymaking-surface.
In our case, with these changes, and a plant-based lifestyle, we have greatly reduced our carbon footprint (a few projects to go yet), especially as we also “fuel” our cars with solar power. Our electric bills total ~$200 for the year. When combined with the joy of no longer buying gasoline (thousands saved per year, per car), it's an absolute “no brainer” to install solar power if your roof has an appropriate amount of solar exposure. Solar panels combined with EV's multiply your cost savings.
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