Helios Energy Institute

Originally built in 1984 as a passive solar home, we've added more features over the years so Helios in now a Net Zero Energy home. A solar hot water system was added in 1998, rooftop solar panels in 2009 and 2012, 5 heat pumps replaced the originial heating system. We've been driving EV's since 2012 […]

Frank DeWitt is a solar pioneer in New Jersey who also professionally installs commercial and residential solar systems. His home originally included a 10 kW ground mounted solar array and a tall wind turbine rated for 10 kW. But he discovered that the wind speed was not reliable at this location so actual output was […]