Saturday, October 1, 2011 10am - 3pm 43 Locations
OFFICIAL TOUR GUIDE
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Solar Tour
Saturday, October 1, 2011 • 10am - 3pm • FREE
About the tour: • Solar Tour is a free, self-guided event. On October 1st show up at a participating location to begin your tour. • Each location will have the property owner and solar installer available to answer questions and offer advice. • Some locations will have additional exhibits and give-aways!
You can go solar, too!
Visit www.BringSolarHome.com to apply and receive three free solar estimates. Call Solar San Antonio at 210-22-SOLAR (76527) to learn more.
The San Antonio Solar Tour is coordinated each year by Solar San Antonio, a local non-profit organization dedicated to renewable energy advocacy.
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Solar Tour 2011
LENNAR Homes in Cibolo Valley Ranch 309 Buckboard Lane, Cibolo, TX 78108
PHOTO COMING SOON!
4.3kW Solar Electric PV System This is our model home in Cibolo Valley Ranch. This model has 19 solar panels installed on the roof, as well as a fully "deconstructed" area inside the home that allows visitors to see behind the walls and above the ceiling -- showing the numerous energy-saving items that LENNAR includes to save the environment while saving energy and the homeowner $$$. There are also numerous interactive displays that demonstrate the energy savings provided by solar panels, cfl lighting, radiant roof barrier, etc.
Imagine Homes 9022 Summit View San Antonio, TX 78245 2.1kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: BuiltSmart Resources Model Home Open to the public. As an energy efficient builder Imagine Homes is committed to educating our customers on PV Solar Systems.
Perez Residence 9006 Summit Lk, San Antonio, TX 78245 5.4kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Hill Electric
Escamilla Residence 10623 Cougar Chase, San Antonio, TX 78251 3.24kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Solar Community
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Ghori Residence 9507 Cliff Crk San Antonio, TX 78251 Solar Electric PV System Installer: Novastar Energy
PHOTO COMING SOON!
20.64kW Solar Electric PVSystem Installer: Novastar Energy
4.3kW Solar Electric PV System
PHOTO COMING SOON! Stone Residence 7602 Valley Trails St San Antonio, TX 78250
3.36kw Solar Electric PV System, Solar Thermal and Solar Screens Installer: Alternative Power Solutions
"We want to encourage more people to go green. We are working to reduce energy usage. We have a hybrid car on order and we have seen a big reduction in our energy usage.” - Mr. Hancock
Red Robin 5631 W Loop 1604 N San Antonio, TX 78251
LENNAR Homes in Kallison Ranch 538 Winchester Way San AntonIo, TX 78254
Hancock Residence 23 Branwood San Antonio, TX 78254
"We want to show other homeowners what a system looks like and share with them how we got ours." - Mr. Stone 4.14kW Solar Electric PV System & Solar Screens Installer: Hill Electric
Birnbaum Residence 9879 Cash Mountain Rd Helotes, TX 78023 5.94kW Solar Electric PV System, & Solar Thermal Installer: CAM Solar
"I attended last year's tour and found it useful in decision making and wish to help others make the choice of solar." - Stuart Birnbaum
Get 3 FREE Solar Estimates!
www.BringSolarHome.com • 210-22-SOLAR (76527)
Buescher Residence "I believe that there is a lot of 17307 Doublehorn interest in solar and would like to help people who want to talk to Helotes, TX 78023 someone that has actually purchased 5.17kW and used a system. Seeing is believing Solar Electric PV System and it helps to communicate the facts Installer: SolarTek Energy about solar when you are standing in front of an actual array of panels." - Mr. Buescher
Wolf Residence - 24807 Golden Trolley, San Antonio, TX 78255-2313 5.5kW Solar Electric PV System Monitoring Site: http://goo.gl/czq6v Installer: Novastar Energy
Site also has: • Nissan LEAF • Rain Water Collection • Backyard Compost Area "I am an educator and I would like to share with others ways we can improve the future of our world. I also have the Nissan LEAF electric car, UV/heat reducing window tint on the windows, rain barrel and backyard composting.” - Wolf Residence Gonzalez Residence 28938 Preakness Ln Boerne, TX 78015 11kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Ecowatt Design
"We would like to help others learn about solar!" - Gonzalez Residence
Heihn Residence 6328 Robinsnest Dr San Antonio, TX 78249 6kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Novastar Energy
“I have participated the last two years. I enjoy doing it to promote solar energy, educate the public, and help the environment.” - Mr. Heihn
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Manna Residence 9525 Rochelle St San Antonio, TX 78240 8.75kw Solar Electric PV System Installer: Texas Solar Power Company
"We enjoyed it last year and have been online for more than 1 year with a good story to tell." - Phillip & Kathy Manna
www.BringSolarHome.com • 210-22-SOLAR (76527)
Hassler Residence 6127 Forest View St, San Antonio, TX 78240 4.6kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Green Star Solutions
"I'm 86 years young and want the rest of the world to know you are never too old to be doing the right thing. Adding PV panels has saved me so much already, I recommend Green Star Solutions for everybody! They did a great job" - Leroy Hassler Jones Residence 223 Clearview Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228 4.6kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Tierra Verde
"Our system is a stand alone pavilion in our back yard with 20 pv panels on the roof and a 16' x 20' brick patio underneath. Our implementation of solar energy also created a comfortable outdoor living space." - Mr. Jones
Buchfeld Residence - 334 Addax Dr, San Antonio, TX 78213 6.4kW Solar Electric PV System • Installer: Hill Country Ecopower
"We are very happy with our system. We would LOVE to show it off to the public!" - Mr. Buchfeld 8.33kW Solar Electric PV System Zucker Residence Installer: 115 Post Oak Way San Antonio, Texas 78230 Ross Electric & Beldon Roofing
"Want to promote increased use of solar. Our system has worked better than expected. We Launched our system exactly one year ago from the Oct 1, 2011 visit date so we have a full year of information to happily share with visitors." - Mr. Zucker Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy 13202 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216 Solar Electric PV System Installer: Hill Electric
Location will have information on solar financing options
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Talbott Residence - 110 Susan Carol Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216 6.2kw Solar Electric PV System & Solar Attic Fan Installer: Ecowatt Design "We would like the opportunity to let the public know the advantages of solar and about the satisfaction of doing something great for the environment." - Mr. Talbott
Gibbons Residence 214 Normandy Ave San Antonio, TX 78209 3.6kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Solar Community
Pearl Brewery 200 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78215 A 200kW commercial solar installation at the Full Goods building on the Pearl Brewery property. A solar learning kiosk is located outside next to the AIA offices. Culligan Water - 1034 Austin St, San Antonio, TX 78208 41.40kW Solar Electric PV System • Installer: Advanced Solar & Electric
We will be giving away free bottled water and visitors can register to win a $250 gift certificate toward's solar screens. Sales Reps will be on site to answer questions.
Kiel Residence 124 Corona Ave San Antonio, TX 78209 5kW Solar Electric PV System & Solar Thermal (solar water heating) Installer: Gridpoint “We are pleased with our solar system and we learned a lot that we'd like to share with others.” - Kiel Residence
University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 Near the football stadium & convocation center. "The House of CARDS (Cardinals Achieve Renewable Design with Solar) was designed by the students in the Department of Engineering at UIW. Funded by a federal grant, this house was created to be a fully functioning residence as well as a visitor's center and a learning laboratory. The solar array was designed to provide more than enough electricity for the house year-round during peak daytime demand. Many of the same UIW engineering students who designed the solar array and other systems will be at the House during the Solar Tour to answer questions about the technical and management challenges of building with renewable and sustainable energy. " -Alison Whittemore, UIW
7.6kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Solar Community
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www.BringSolarHome.com • 210-22-SOLAR (76527)
Wellford Residence 132 W Elmview Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209 Solar Electric PV System & Solar Thermal (Solar Water Heating) Installer: Solar Community
PHOTO COMING SOON!
Leonard Residence 134 Rockhill Dr San Antonio, TX 78209 10kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Ecowatt Design A wonderful solar canopy that serves as an outdoor area.
Cantu Residence 14107 Susancrest Dr San Antonio, TX 78232
Anderson Residence 2007 Jolie Blossom, San Antonio, TX 78247
Carport - 4.6kW Solar Electric System Installer: Imperial Electric
2.45kW Solar Electric PV System, Solar Attic Fan & Solar Screens Installer: Gridpoint "I like promoting solar and enjoyed being on the tour last year." - David Anderson
Hixon Residence 114 Rio Bravo St, San Antonio, TX 78232 9.3kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Meridian Solar
Pickens Residence 1411 Plumeria Dr San Antonio, TX 78232 4.86kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Novastar Energy
"We want to encourage others to go solar. We converted to a metal roof after the solar was installed." - Mr. Hixon
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www.BringSolarHome.com • 210-22-SOLAR (76527)
Boom Residence 309 Hill Country Ln San Antonio, TX 78232 12.21kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: CAM Solar
PHOTO COMING SOON!
"As an Architect I want to set Graf Residence an example and "Walk the 24915 Crescent Trce Talk". This year, working with Build San Antonio Green SATX 78258 Program, I replaced our roof 5.06kW Solar Electric PV System & with a reflective standing Solar Thermal (Solar Water Heating) seam metal roof, blew foam Installer: CAM Solar on the bottom of the roof deck, installed solar film on all windows and replaced leaky exterior doors with new energy star doors. With solar, we are expecting to reduce our homes energy use by almost 70%. I'm looking forward to being a part of this years tour.” - Mr. Graff
Builtsmart Resources 2614 E Ramblewood Dr San Antonio, TX 78261
San Antonio's first Net Zero Energy Home! Visit the site at 12pm for a free solar seminar! A groundmounted 11.28kW Solar Electric PV System Extreme Powersports 17458 Judson Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247 A Commercial Solar Electric PV System Installer: Longhorn Solar
Laureano Residence 114 Spacious Sky, San Antonio, TX 78260 2.8kW Solar Electric PV System • Installer: SolarTek
"We have been to a couple of the Solar SA home tours...all of the information we gathered helped us with our decision to go solar. We think this a pretty cool way to educate folks about the different systems and we would like to share our info as others have done for us." - Frank & Marge Laureano
Montgomery Residence 3918 Briarcrest St, San Antonio, TX 78247 9.2kW Solar PV System, Solar Thermal (solar water heating) & a Solar Attic Fan Installer: Alternative Power Solutions
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www.BringSolarHome.com • 210-22-SOLAR (76527)
Presti Residence 6.9kW Solar Electric PV System 229 Weathercock Ln & Solar Attic Fan Windcrest, TX 78239 Installer: Advanced Solar and Electric
Hill Residence 518 Hillocks Cove, Cibolo, TX 78108 4.6kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Hill Electric
"I would like to show off my new system, and help educate others interested in going solar." - Mr. Hill
"We would love to show the community that solar is possible for everyone, you don't have to be wealthy (we live in a modest home). Plus, our system is a ground mount. It's ideal for a tour, because you can see the inner workings of the system. The company we used was amazing, they'd be the perfect spokespersons for an event such as this! We also have solar attic fans, with remotes that show the attic temperature. I think our setup would be very educational.” - Mr. Presti Alamo City Eye Center 11601 Toepperwein Rd San Antonio, TX 78233 22.77kW Solar Elecric PV System Installer: Advanced Solar and Electric
PHOTO COMING SOON! Sassman Residence 22008 Senna Hills Dr San Antonio, TX 78266 8.46kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Advanced Solar and Electric
Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital 1534 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148 28.2kW Solar Electric PV System Installer: Advanced Solar and Electric
Soda and water will be available for visitors and we will have a drawing for $250 in solar screens.
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