City: Houston, TX
Date Installed: December 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
3.68 KW DC Solar Electric System
Attic Breeze 25 Watt Attic Fan

System Cost (at todays prices):
$22,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 368 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 13 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $47/month or 40% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $5,650 tax credit, increased the property value by $11,500, and will produce over $39,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime. The attic fan is projected to save the homeowners another $30 per month by reducing the temperature in the homes attic during the summer months.

Description of Installation:
The The grid-tie 3.68 KW Solar PV system consists of 16 Schuco 230 Watt panels which are south facing. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 16 Enphase Micro grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity at the panel itself. The micro-inverters reduce the standard current loss in the solar system.

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City: Katy, TX
Date Installed: April 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
4.05 KW DC Solar Electric System
Attic Breeze 25 Watt
Attic Fan

System Cost (at todays prices):
$26,400

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 370 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 12 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $43/month or 25% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $7,900 tax credit, increase the property value by $10,100, and will produce over $48,900 worth of solar energy during its lifetime. The attic fan is projected to save the homeowners another $30 per month by reducing the temperature in the homes attic during the summer months.

Description of Installation:
The The grid-tie 4.05 KW Solar PV system consists of 18 BP 225 Watt panels which are ground mounted on an engineered rack and southern facing. This system uses I PV Power 4800 grid tie inverter to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity.

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City: Sugar Land, TX
Date Installed: June 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
3.60 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$21,600

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 314 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 13 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $40/month or 63% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $6,815 tax credit, increase the property value by $9,795, and will produce over $33,400 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will also save the environment over 141,000 lbs of co2 emissions over 30 years.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 3.6 KW Solar PV system consists of 16 SolarWorld 225 Watt panels which are west facing. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 16 Enphase Micro grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity at the panel itself. The micro-inverters reduce the standard current loss in the solar system.

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City: Sanger, TX
Date Installed: November 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
5.52 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$33,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 552 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 12 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $66/month or 37% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $9,900 tax credit, a rebate from his utility company, increase the property value by $15,900, and will produce over $54,200 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will also save the environment over 248,000 lbs of co² emissions over 30 years.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 5.52 KW Solar PV system consists of 24 Schuco 230 Watt panels which are west facing. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 24 Enphase Micro grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity at the panel itself. The micro-inverters reduce the standard current loss in the solar system.

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City: Bridge City, TX
Date Installed: April 2011

Renewable Energy Systems:
9.66 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$48,800

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 1070 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 11 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $117/month or 54% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $19,300 rebate from his utility company, a $8,870 tax credit, increased the property value by $28,250, and will produce over $96,300 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 9.66 KW Solar PV system consists of 46 Suntech 210 Watt panels which are south facing. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 2 PV Power 5200 grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity.

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City: Bellaire, TX
Date Installed: March 2009/Oct 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
3.85 KW DC Solar Electric System
64 Sf Collector/120 Gallon Solar Water Heating System
120 Sf Solar Pool Heating System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$25,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 400 KWh per month
Solar Water Heating - Produces 220 gallons of hot water/day
Solar Pool Heater - Used to preheat hot tub

Approximate Cost Savings at 15 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $65/month or 35% off this extremely energy efficient homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $10,700 tax credit, increase the property value by $14,760, and will produce over $71,500 worth of solar energy during its lifetime. The solar water heating systems save the homeowners another $70 per month since the home is all electric. That equated to another 35% savings monthly. A solar pool heating system was added to the project to defer the cost of heating the outdoor hot tub in the cooler month of the year. This system is designed to blend in with the roof tiles and extend the tub usage without the use of fossil fuels to 8 months per year.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 3.85 KW Solar PV system consists of 22 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panels are attached to the substructure of the Spanish Tile roof. This system uses 22 Enphase Micro grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity at the panel itself. The micro-inverters reduce the standard current loss in the solar system. The solar water heating system consists of two 32Sf water heating collectors and one eighty gallon solar storage tank. This is an AET solar Drain-back water heating system. APS installed three 40Sf Terracotta colored solar pool heating collectors on the tile roof in the same vicinity as the PV and water heating collectors.

Notable Information:
The Cauthen residence is one of the most energy efficient and green homes in the city of Houston. The size of this home and the many green certificates that are being attached to this property are a true testament that anyone can build green. This home is pre-certified LEED Platinum, NAHB Emerald, and Energy Star with a HERS rating of 40.

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City: Sugar Lane, TX
Date Installed: October 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
4.2 KW DC Solar
Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$25,200

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 420 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 14 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $62/month or 46% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $7,560 tax credit, increase the property value by $14,500 and will produce over $82,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will reduce CO² emissions by over 211,000 lbs over its 30 year lifespan.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 4.2 KW Solar PV system consists of 24 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panels racking system is attached to the rafters of the roof. This system uses 1 PV Power 4600 central grid tie inverter to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity.

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City: Spring, TX
Date Installed: August 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
4.4 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$26,400

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 386 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 14 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $54/month or 20% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified for the Entergy Rebate program which enabled the homeowner to reduce his system cost by $10,000. The homeowner also qualified for a $3,500 tax credit, increase the property value by $13,000, and will produce over $37,300 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will eliminate over 173,400 lbs of CO2 emissions during its 30 year lifespan.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 4.4 KW Solar PV system consists of 22 Sheuten 200 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panels racking system is attached to the rafters of the roof. This system uses 1 PV Power 5200 central grid tie inverter to make the power conversion from DC to AC.

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City: Friendswood, TX
Date Installed: November, 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
3.15 KW DCSolar Electric Sys.32 Sf Collector/60 Gallon Solar Water Heating System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$19,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 315 KWh per month
Solar Water Heating - Produces 120 gallons of hot water/day

Approximate Cost Savings at 14 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $41/month or 24% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $7,000 tax credit, a $7,800 rebate from TNMP, increase the property value by $9,800, and will produce over $47,500 worth of solar energy during its lifetime. The solar water heating systems save the homeowners another $50 per month since the home is all electric. That equated to another 39% savings monthly. An Attic Breeze Solar attic fan was installed on the home that is projected to save the home another 15% on its annual energy bills due to the reduction in heat passed from the attic to the home interior.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 3.15 KW Solar PV system consists of 18 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panel racking system is attached to the rafters of the home. This system uses 1 PVP 3000 central grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity. The solar water heating system consists of one 32Sf water heating collectors and one 60 gallon solar storage tank. This is an AET solar Drain-back water heating system.

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City: Arlington, TX
Date Installed: August, 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
4.9 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
29,400

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 571 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 12 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner
approximately $68/month or 35% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the
homeowner for a $12,500 rebate from her utility company, a $14,000 tax credit, increased the
property value by $16,300, and will produce over $79,000 worth of solar energy during its
lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will also save the environment over 250,000 lbs of co2 emissions over 30 years.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 4.9 KW Solar PV system consists of 28 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are south
facing. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 1
SMA 4000 and 1 SMA 3000 grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC
electricity.

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City: Houston, TX
Date Installed: June 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
3.85 KW DC Solar Electric System
25 Watt Attic Breeze Solar Attic Fan

System Cost (at todays prices):
$23,100

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 385 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 15 cents/kwh:
Approximately $47/month or 20% of the homes energy consumption. This system qualified the homeowner for a $9,700 tax credit, increase the property value by $11,000, and will produce over $54,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Description of Installation:
This grid-tied 3.85 KW Solar PV system consists of 22 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panels are attached to the composite shingle roof. This system uses an SMA 4000 grid tie inverter to make the power conversion from DC to AC. An Attic Breeze 25 Watt solar attic fan was installed to reduce the attic temperature and AC loads for the home.

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City: Houston, TX
Date Installed: July 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
1.75 KW DC Solar Electric System
25 Watt Attic Breeze Solar Attic Fan

System Cost (at todays prices):
$10,500

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 168 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 15 cents/kwh:
Approximately $25/month or 17% of the homes energy consumption. This system qualifies the homeowner for a $4,700 tax credit, increase the property value by $6,000, and will produce over $30,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Description of Installation:
This grid-tied 1.75 KW Solar PV system consists of 10 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panels are attached to the composite shingle roof. This system uses a PVP 2000 grid tie inverter to make the power conversion from DC to AC. An Attic Breeze 25 Watt solar attic fan was installed to reduce the attic temperature and AC loads for the home.

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City: Texarkana, TX
Date Installed: April 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
5.8 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$37,500

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 610 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 14 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $85/month or 15% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $12,000 tax credit, a $14,500 rebate from AEP, increase the property value by $20,500 and will produce over $100,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will save an estimated 274,000 lbs of CO² over its 30 year lifetime.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 5.8 KW Solar PV system consists of 33 Suntech 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panel racking system is attached to the rafters of this composition roof. This system uses 1 SMA 5000 grid tie inverter to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity.

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City: The Woodlands, TX
Date Installed: July 2009

Renewable Energy Systems:
5.25 KW DC Solar Electric System with Battery Back-up

System Cost (at todays prices):
$48,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 526 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 15 cents/kwh:
Approximately $80/month. This system qualifies the homeowner for a $13,500 tax credit, $13,200 Entergy solar rebate, increase the property value by $18,000, and will produce over $91,500 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Description of Installation:
This grid-tie with battery back-up 5.25 KW Solar PV system consists of 30 BP 175 Watt panels which are southern facing. The panels are attached to the composite shingle roof. This system uses a Xantrex 6048 grid tie inverter and 16 MK L16s batteries to make the power conversion from DC to AC. This system was designed to power a portion of the home should grid power be lost during a storm, and make free energy for the home during normal non-outage periods.

Notable Information:
The homeowner has also installed a gas powered generator in the event they chose to power the entire home during an outage. They also wanted the solar battery back-up because of concerns that the generator would be noisy during the evening hours should they lose power.

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City: Houston, TX
Date Installed: December 2010

Renewable Energy Systems:
3.24 KW DC Solar Electric System with Battery Back-up

System Cost (at todays prices):
$34,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 287 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 13 cents/kwh:
Approximately $43/month or 32% of homes energy consumption. This system qualifies the homeowner for a $10,000 federal tax credit, increase the property value by $19,500, and will produce over $50,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Description of Installation:
This grid-tie with battery back-up 3.24 KW Solar PV system consists of 18 Suntech 180 Watt panels which are west facing. The panels are attached to the composite shingle roof. This system uses a XW 4024 Xantrax Inverter and 8 MK AGM 12 Volt/106 AH batteries to make the power conversion from DC to AC. This system enables the homeowner to generate and store energy for usage during a power outage. The majority of the home critical loads are powered using the battery back-up system.

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City: The Woodlands, TX
Date Installed: January 2011

Renewable Energy Systems:
4.14 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$24,000

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 360 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 10 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $36/month or 15% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $3,300 tax credit, a $8,300 rebate from Entergy, increase the property value by $8,700, and will produce over $30,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will also save the environment over 163,000 lbs of co² emissions over 30 years.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 4.14 KW Solar PV system consists of 18 Schuco 230 Watt panels which are south and west facing. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 18 Enphase Micro grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity at the panel itself. The micro-inverters reduce the standard current loss in the solar system.

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City: League City, TX
Date Installed: May 2011

Renewable Energy Systems:
7.82 KW DC Solar Electric System

System Cost (at todays prices):
$46,800

Approximate Energy Provided:
Solar Electric - 751 KWh per month

Approximate Cost Savings at 13 cents/kwh:
The solar PV systems saves the home owner approximately $100/month or 25% off this homes standard electric bill. This system qualified the homeowner for a $9,300 tax credit, a $15,640 rebate from TNMP, increased the property value by $23,400, and will produce over $80,000 worth of solar energy during its lifetime.

Environmental Benefits:
This system will also save the environment over 337,500 lbs of co² emissions over 30 years.

Description of Installation:
The grid-tie 7.82 KW Solar PV system consists of 34 Canadian 230 Watt panels which are south. The panels are attached to the rafters of the asphalt shingled roof. This system uses 34 Enphase Micro grid tie inverters to make the power conversion from DC to AC electricity at the panel itself. The micro-inverters reduce the standard current loss in the solar system.

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