1. by Nikola Janjić

3.  Vermont style country farmhouse built in 2003 by local builder Jim Huntington.  PV systems design and instillation by Kirk Herander of VT Solar Engineering  Features: Solar Passive Design Energy Efficiency Photo Voltaic Solar Panels Wind Turbine Sustainable Lifestyle

4. Solar Passive Design

5. Energy Efficient Design wood is naturally energy-efficient, 1,100 times the insulating value of aluminum double-pane and triple-pane glazing 5 Star Energy Rating !!!

6. PV Solar Energy 8 X 160 watt panels Supplies 70% of energy Xantrex Inverter System Lead Acid Batteries 14 X 200 Amp hrs.

7. Wind Power 1 kW Bergie Provides 30 % of Energy Perfect compliment to PV Neighbors can be jackasses

8. Sustainable Living

9. Backup Power

10. Points to remember  Perfectly sized system – lowers $$$-  Energy efficiency – lower $$$- household uses 4-5 kWh per day  4 year old system has generated close to 8,000 kWh  Use affordable backup power Neighbors can be jackasses too!