Turner Home

By attending Solar Tours, Elyse Turner learned from generous residents about their home installations guiding her solar journey. She is paying it forward by showcasing her solar-powered home. She can’t help but brag about the reduced utility bills while getting free energy from the sun, not to mention the extra income from solar credits.

The Turners – Before Solar
Replaced windows with Anderson double pane
Replaced siding adding insulation and closing up leaking areas
Added insulation in attic
Solar daylighting tube from roof thru attic to internal bathroom
Compact fluorescent bulbs
LCD bulbs
Sealed lighting canisters
All appliances are electric except for heat pump which is electric with gas backup

Sustainable Features
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Rooftop
Heat pump
Mower at highest setting
Mulching mower
Gardening – Native plants
Compost bin (kitchen vegetable scraps)
Water Harvesting – Rain Barrels
Zero Trash
Paper to Paper Retriever bin
Save for reuse – toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, egg cartons, Styrofoam trays, plastic bowls, rubber bands, twist -ties, cardboard, wires