Solar Tour in Connecticut - Get On Board With Solar Energy
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| Visit Solar Homes This Weekend - Octiober 2, 2010 |
The Connecticut Solar Tour is held on October 2nd, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There is no cost to visit any of the installation sites. This event is a perfect opportunity for those interested in solar power to see first-hand the types of installations and technologies of interest to them. Tour sites are hosted by knowledgeable installers, designers, or site owners who will be prepared to provide information and discuss system details.
Featured sites are posted below. if you want to visit any iof these sites with a solar expert - Sundoor Solar in Meriden has organized an Executive Van that will visit all of these homes with interested residential and Commercial consumers. Please call them at 203.630.7077 for a seat on the bus.
NESEA works with over 70 local organizers and member businesses to market the event, increase participation and promote our members services. Many of the sites were designed and/or built by NESEA professional members. Over 16,000 people toured over 500 sites in October 2009. We anticipate even a greater interest this year.
In Connecticut, where the current policy requires 27 percent of energy must come from renewable energy by 2020, the state is being crippled by high energy prices. The highest rates in the US behind only Hawaii. As more wind and solar are added to the grid, at a higher price per KW than coal, nuclear or natural gas, the state fears energy costs will rise even higher. On January 1, 2007, electricity rates increased 25% to 72%, in the Connecticut Light and Power and United Illuminating electricity service territories, resulting in higher costs for all commercial customers. They have gone up 6% per year since on average. The solar homes are located in:
Canton
People's Action for Clean Energy (PACE)
101 Lawton Road
Canton, CT 06019
Hartford
Rob Miller
50 Oxford Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Killingworth
Net Zero Energy Home
25 Stevens Road
Killingworth, CT 06419
New Canaan
Chris Trolle
482 Trinity Pass Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
New Hartford
Schaller Eco Home
19 Shadybrook Rd. Extension
New Hartford, CT 06057
Ridgefield
Michael Trolle
39 Catoonah Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Sherman
Kate McConaghy
3 Taber Road
Sherman, CT 06784
West Hartford
Mark Knobloch
45 Carlyle Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
Willington
Project FEEDS
107 Blair Road
Willington, CT 06279
Windsor
Ed Sax
115 Pierson Lane
Windsor, CT 06095
Contact Sundoor Solar in Meriden or on the web at sundoorsolar,ciom or other approved Ct solar (PV) installers through Solar Connecticut
Sundoor Solar is a Connecticut based solar power installation company that designs, installs and services photovoltaic (PV) power systems. Sundoor is the brainchild of its two partners, David Luft and Ernie DeCosta.
David founded his electrical contracting company, Dalco Electric, known for its commitment to a long term relationship with its customers, for over 23 years. He is a Connecticut Master Electrician, license #E1-125263. Sundoor Solar is an approved Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Installer in part, due to David's electrical experience and reputation.
Ernie as been in the home improvement and sunroom business since 1983 starting HomeTech Sunrooms 13 years ago. He estimates that he has built over 500 sunrooms over that period of time. His initiation into the solar industry began as an installer of passive solar collectors in sunrooms that he built for his sunroom customers.
They share a passion for the use of alternative energy resources as a means of creating a sustainable, environmental solutions to our power needs. In 2009 they decided to make their passion a reality and combine their experience and skills and started Sundoor Solar.
Currently, Sundoor Solar is a professional solar design and installation company that is building its reputation on its core conviction of honest, conservative estimates of how homeowners and businesses can reap the benefits of solar energy.
125 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450