A photovoltaic power system in our home
began August 5, 2003 to gather renewable energy from the sun to suppy our household electricity. On sunny days in San Mateo, California, it provides more than we need. Then the meter goes backwards, and we feed electricity back into the power grid to serve other energy needs of the community. Each month our electricity bill is $5.95, the minimum service charge, as we always generate more energy than we use.
. . . and guess what our friends, the McGlashans, down the block did.
. . . and after that, guess what our new friends, the Bettis family, did here in San Mateo.
Also read about our energy-saving, tankless hot water heater, at:
http://traubman.igc.org/hotwater.htm
. . .and energy-saving, hybrid Toyota Prius , at:
http://traubman.igc.org/prius.htm
2007 News
We're so proud of
our friends Sally and Mark Isaacs who build homes in Kentucky.
Their new LEGACY LOFTS will be on the Louisville Solar Home Tour.
http://legacyhomeslouisville.com/legacy_lofts
Their 38 solarized Near-Zero Carbon condos will have
heating and cooling bills under $10 per unit per month
for sale less than the conventionally-built condominiums nearby.
We urge you to
talk with Mark and Sally
e-mail
They are interested in supporting others across the country and around the world
with their cost-effective designs, consulting and supply chain solutions
to make Near Zero Carbon living available everywhere.
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