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November 2015

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"On a n avera ge su m mer day, t he sola r panel system produces two to three times the power that is actually required. Through the Massachusetts Net Metering Policy, we use those credits when we most need them during winter months when solar exposure and electrical production are minimal. Add to those assets the on-site well and septic system and we have no electric, heating, cooling, water or sewer bills, mea ning our utilities costs are zero." The emergency backup power system is a n Aquion batter y providing up to 30 hours of u se con f i g u red for sola r P V recha rge, a l l o w i n g i n d e f i n i t e , s e l f - s u s t a i n i n g energ y supply in the event of a prolonged power outage. " T h e m o s t a t t r a c t i v e d i m e n s i o n o f ou r A qu ion bat t er y s y s t em i s t he opt ion t o r e c h a r g e t h e s y s t e m d u r i n g t h e d a y u t i l i z i n g t h e s o l a r a r r a y e v e n d u r i n g a power outage, meaning we could go for days, weeks or even months without power from the grid in the event of a prolonged power outage," Don says. It should a lso be pointed out that, with ma nga nese, ca rbon, sy nthetic cot ton a nd A deck off of the guest bedroom Guest bathroom BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM Builder+Architect Greater Boston |

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