Solar Electric: Based on your home’s orientation (south facing roofs are ideal!), you may want to consider installation of a solar electric array. It’s not all or nothing on offsetting your energy use with solar. Sometimes the quickest payback can be achieved by installing a relatively smaller system that helps level out your energy use during on-peak hours. There are financing options available that allow you to lease a solar system on your home from a solar provider, or even pre-pay the full amount of the lease if monthly fees are not desired. This allows the provider to take advantage of depreciation in addition to the other national and local incentives available for installation of a solar electric array. In the lease and pre-paid lease scenarios, the provider will typically guarantee solar electric production and will be responsible for maintenance of the solar electric system. BONUS Indoor Air Quality Tip: Although more related to indoor air quality than energy efficiency, this autumn, when the weather and outdoor conditions permit, plan on opening up all the windows (with screens) in your house and turning on just the fans on your home’s conditioning system. This will help circulate fresh air through your home. If greater amounts of fresh air are desired in your home throughout the year, consider consulting with a Mechanical System Professional regarding installation of a fresh air ventilation system. Using an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is a great option to allow ventilation while also saving energy! The top three contributors to household energy consumption are Conditioning (Heating & Cooling), Water Heating, and Lighting. To help reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency, consider taking the steps outlined above alongside your qualified and licensed professional of choice. For more energy saving tips and recommendations for your home specifically, consider scheduling a partially subsidized Energy Audit with either APS or SRP. Article courtesy of Desert Star Construction www.DesertStarConstruction.com
Danley Portfolio - Spring 2016
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