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2008 Minnesota Solar Tour
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Bills-Grebe Residence
618 23rd Street NE
Rochester, MN 55906
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Built in 1964, the 2,350-square-foot Bills-Grebe
home generates 56% of its own energy through a solar electric system
mounted on the roof. Two factors came to light in deciding to install
a solar array: 1) To help the environment, and 2) To help the community
with peak demand. Like many solar system owners, the Bills-Grebes
plan to install more solar — in fact they added roof-mounted
solar collectors in May 2008 to produce domestic hot water and to
heat their house.
System Components
 
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2.59 kW roof-mounted PV system |
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Solar hot water system added in May 2008 |
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Radiant hydronic floor heating |
Designer/Engineer/Installer
Solar PV (2004): Innovative Power Systems
Solar Hot Water (2008): Mario Monestario, Best
Power Intl. LLC
Date of Installation Completion
Solar Electric: April 2004
Solar Hot Water: May 2008
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