Solar Home Tour Informs Knolls Residents About Solar Systems

Its been a while since my last blog post. I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about a grass roots GREEN event that was I was very excited about. Two Knolls families in Centennial Colorado bought homes we had listed and shortly after moving in, installed solar systems. They decided to organize a home tour to show off their systems. I naturally volunteered to help sponsor and promote it because I am an EcoBroker and I have special training in GREEN issues in real estate.

Last Saturday, April 11th the Solar Home Tour began and both providers were present with representatives explaining their techniques and benefits. There was plenty of interest from the neighbors and a steady stream of traffic through each home. The two companies were Standard Renewable Energy and Simple Solar. Both have demonstration vehicles that they use for events like this.

I learned even more than I used to know about the rebates with Xcel Energy in Colorado, and the IRS tax credit. I also learned how systems are sized and how there can be web based feedback on a home's energy production and energy use. We also talked a lot about the cost of the systems, the payback period, the increase in a home's value due to the system, etc.

Special thanks to Chad and Heidi Coughlin; and Bill and Jennifer Ogden for opening their homes to their neighbors! This was a great way for me to show off my EcoBroker designation and help with a topic I really believe in. For more information don't hesitate to call or email. Also check out our website at www.bevgrothproperties.com

Todd Groth

720.203.9624

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