The second level rooftop reveals 2.5 kilowatts
of solar electric panels which provides ~ 30 % of the home's electricity.
They have helped
make solar electric panels more accessible and affordable for the average homeowner and helped businesses tap into the American innovative spirit, create jobs and build sustainable economic growth, and are speeding the development of Nevada's and the West's abundant solar, wind, and geothermal resources.
In addition, homeowners who install solar water heaters,
solar electric panels, wind energy generation systems or a geothermal heat pump may claim a tax credit of 30 percent, without limit, of the cost and installation of such items through tax year 2016.
Performance guarantees help ensure that
solar electric panels are producing at a certain percentage of their original generation capacity after a given number of years.
Solar electric panels are installed off site in sunny locations to produce renewable energy for subscribing members.
Long after the solar thermal panels have stopped producing any energy
the solar electric panels are still trickling out some power.
The pool also has an array of
solar electric panels that produce 30 kilowatts for the building.
Some common measures for single family homes include: High - efficacy lighting, EnergyStar ® appliances, FSC - Certified lumber, insulation with 75 % recycled content, water efficient fixtures,
solar electric panels, solar water heaters, and low or zero emitting interior paints, varnishes, cabinetry and carpeting.