This Energy Star-rated $1.5M residential construction project incorporates one of the largest residential solar hot water systems in the Upper Midwest.
With the house being new construction, the solar system was closely coordinated with the architectural design.
We installed a residential drain back system — geared to a household with no children. A single 4 x10 collector with a tank for safety and overheat protection.
Client felt strongly about the need for a double wall heat exchanger.
This project is located close to Energy Concepts’ offices in Hudson, WI.
This client was looking to offset costs of an indoor pool used for cross-training and had considered wind before they settled on solar thermal.
The system allows the pool to rise in temperature during the day before cooling off at night. Sunny winter days mean that the pool heater does not kick in at all.
This client owns a property that is leased to a housing of people with disabilities.
As a result, the client was able to maximize his economic advantage by qualifying for additional tax and depreciation incentives. The horizontal profile of the system mount does decrease wind loading, and lowers the system profile from the street.
These clients are covering themselves in case of energy shortages or restricted energy supply in the future.
Building a new homestead in retirement allowed them to both save energy and become energy independent.
