Doherty House

713 Longwood Drive
Allen, TX 75013

Tour Hours: 10am - 4pm

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We always try to make the green choice when financially feasible and with solar, it was not only feasible, it was advantageous.

Over the course of the first year with our new panels we spent 35% less on electricity over the prior year.

 

Renewable energy features

Solar PV

kW: 8.5 kW
Installation Date: July 2014
Installer: SolarCity

Equipment

34 – Canadian Solar CS6P-250PX Modules
2 – SolarEdge SE3800SA-US inverters

Retail Electric Provider

Green Mountain

 

Green features

  • Native landscaping in both front and back installed by Shades of Green
  • Reclaimed wood (walnut) flooring throughout first floor
  • Electric vehicle:  Tesla Model S, which is often charged during the day to take advantage of the solar energy

 

Host Comments

We chose solar because the price at the time of installation was lower than traditional energy sources.  We always try to make the green choice when financially feasible and with solar, it was not only feasible, it was advantageous.  We have worked hard to spread the word that solar energy is now within reach for the average consumer.  Over the course of the first year with our new panels we spent 35% less on electricity over the prior year.  I’d say it was well worth it, especially since with our Power Purchase Agreement, the panels cost us NOTHING.