"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
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