solar tour 2011 guidebook

Saturday, October 1, 201110am - 3pm

38 Locations

OFFICIAL TOUR GUIDE

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Solar TourSaturday, October 1, 2011 • 10am - 3pm • FREE

About the tour:• Solar Tour is a free, self-guided event. On October 1st show up at a participating location to begin your tour.

• Each location will have the property owner and solar installer available to answer questions and offer advice.

• Some locations will have additional exhibits and give-aways!

The San Antonio Solar Tour is coordinated each year by Solar San Antonio, a local non-profit organization dedicated to renewable energy advocacy.

You can go solar, too!Visit www.BringSolarHome.com to apply and receive three free solar estimates.

Call Solar San Antonio at 210-22-SOLAR (76527) to learn more.

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1Imagine Homes Model Home 9022 Summit View San Antonio, TX 78245

2.1kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: BuiltSmart Resources

Model Home Open to the public.As an energy e�cient builder Imagine Homes is committed to educating our customers on PV Solar Systems.

Perez Residence 9006 Summit LkSan Antonio, TX 78245

5.4kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Hill Electric

Escamilla Residence10623 Cougar ChaseSan Antonio, TX 782513.24kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Solar Community

ONE KILOWATT-HOUR OF SOLARENERGY EQUALS THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY NEEDED TO BURN A100 WATT LIGHTBULB FOR 10 HOURS.

Hancock Residence 23 BranwoodSan Antonio, TX 78254

Birnbaum Residence 9879 Cash Mountain RdHelotes, TX 78023

"We want to show other homeowners what a system looks like and share with them how we got ours." - Mr. Stone

LENNAR Homes in Kallison Ranch 538 Winchester Way San AntonIo, TX 78254

4.14kW Solar Electric PV System & Solar ScreensInstaller: Hill Electric

4.3kW Solar Electric PV System

Stone Residence 7602 Valley Trails StSan Antonio, TX 78250

"We want to encourage more people to go green. We are working to reduce

energy usage. We have a hybrid car on order and we have seen a big

reduction in our energy usage.” - Mr. Hancock

5.94kW Solar Electric PV System, & Solar ThermalInstaller: CAM SolarInstaller:

Alternative Power Solutions

3.36kw Solar Electric PV System, Solar Thermal and Solar Screens


"I attended last year's tour and foundit useful in decision making and wish

to help others make the choice of solar." - Stuart Birnbaum

Buescher Residence17307 DoublehornHelotes, TX 78023

"I believe that there is a lot of interest in solar and would like to help people who want to talk to someone that has actually purchased and used a system. Seeing is believing and it helps to communicate the facts about solar when you are standing in front of an actual array of panels." - Mr. Buescher

5.17kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: SolarTek Energy

Wolf Residence - 24807 Golden Trolley, San Antonio, TX 78255-23135.5kW Solar Electric PV SystemMonitoring Site: http://goo.gl/czq6vInstaller: Novastar Energy

Gonzalez Residence 28938 Preakness LnBoerne, TX 78015

11kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Ecowatt Design

Heihn Residence6328 Robinsnest DrSan Antonio, TX 78249

6kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Novastar Energy

Manna Residence 9525 Rochelle StSan Antonio, TX 78240

“I have participated the last two years. I enjoy doing it to

promote solar energy, educate the public, and help the

environment.” - Mr. Heihn

8.75kw Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller:

Texas Solar Power Company"We enjoyed it last year and have been online for more

than 1 year with a good story to tell."

- Phillip & Kathy Manna

"I am an educator and I would like to share with others ways we can improve the future of our world. I also have the Nissan LEAF electric car, UV/heat reducing window tint on the windows, rain barrel and backyard composting.” - Wolf Residence

Site also has:• Nissan LEAF • Rain Water Collection• Backyard Compost Area


"We would like to help others learn about solar!"

- Gonzalez Residence

Hassler Residence 6127 Forest View St, San Antonio, TX 782404.6kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Green Star Solutions

"I'm 86 years young and want the rest of the world to know you are never too old to be doing the right thing, adding PV panels has saved me so much already, I recommend Green Star Solutions for everybody! They did a great job" - Leroy Hassler

Jones Residence223 Clearview Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228

Buchfeld Residence - 334 Addax Dr, San Antonio, TX 78213

Zucker Residence 115 Post Oak WaySan Antonio, Texas 78230

Phil Hardberber Park Conservancy13202 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216

4.6kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Tierra Verde

"Our system is a stand alone pavilion in our back yard with 20 pv panels on the roof and a 16' x 20' brick patio underneath. Our implementation of solar energy also created a comfortable outdoor living space." - Mr. Jones

6.4kW Solar Electric PV System • Installer: Hill Country Ecopower

"We are very happy with our system. We would LOVE to show it o� to the public!" - Mr. Buchfeld

8.33kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Ross Electric & Beldon Roo�ng

Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Hill ElectricLocation will have information on solar �nancing options

"Want to promote increased use of solar. Our system has worked better than expected. We Launched our system exactly one year ago from the Oct 1, 2011 visit date so we have a full year of information to happily share with visitors." - Mr. Zucker

Location will have information on solar �nancing options


Talbott Residence - 110 Susan Carol Dr, San Antonio, TX 782166.2kw Solar Electric PV System &Solar Attic FanInstaller: Ecowatt Design

"We would like the opportunity to let the public know the advantages of solar and about the satisfaction of doing something great for the environment." - Mr. Talbott

Pearl Brewery200 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78215

A 200kW commercial solar installation at the Full Goods building on the Pearl Brewery property. A solar learning kiosk is located outside next to the AIA o�ces.

Culligan Water - 1034 Austin St, San Antonio, TX 7820841.40kW Solar Electric PV System • Installer: Advanced Solar & Electric

"The House of CARDS (Cardinals Achieve Renewable Design with Solar) was designed by the students in the Department of Engineering at UIW. Funded by a federal grant, this house was created to be a fully functioning residence as well as a visitor's center and a learning laboratory. The solar array was designed to provide more than enough electricity for the house year-round during peak daytime demand. Many of the same UIW engineering students who designed the solar array and other systems will be at the House during the Solar Tour to answer questions about the technical and management challenges of building with renewable and sustainable energy. " -Alison Whittemore, UIW

University of the Incarnate Word4301 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209

“We are pleased with our solar system and we learned a lot that we'd like to share with others.” - Kiel Residence

Gibbons Residence 214 Normandy AveSan Antonio, TX 782093.6kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Solar Community

We will be giving away free bottled water and visitors can register to win a $250 gift certi�cate toward's solar screens. Sales Reps will be on site to answer questions.

Kiel Residence 124 Corona AveSan Antonio, TX 78209

5kW Solar Electric PV System &Solar Thermal (solar water heating)Installer: Gridpoint

7.6kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Solar Community

Near the football stadium & convocation center.


Wellford Residence132 W Elmview Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209

Solar Electric PV System & Solar Thermal (Solar Water Heating)Installer: Solar Community

A wonderful solar canopy that serves as an outdoor area.

Leonard Residence134 Rockhill DrSan Antonio, TX 78209

10kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Ecowatt Design

Anderson Residence 2007 Jolie Blossom, San Antonio, TX 78247

2.45kW Solar Electric PV System,Solar Attic Fan & Solar ScreensInstaller: Gridpoint

"I like promoting solar and enjoyed being on the tour last

year." - David Anderson

Cantu Residence 14107 Susancrest DrSan Antonio, TX 78232

Solar Carport 4.6kW Solar Electric SystemInstaller: Imperial Electric

Hixon Residence 114 Rio Bravo St, San Antonio, TX 78232

9.3kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Meridian Solar


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"We want to encourage others to go solar.” - Mr. Hixon

Boom Residence309 Hill Country Ln San Antonio, TX 78232

12.21kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: CAM Solar

Graf Residence 24915 Crescent TrceSATX 78258

5.06kW Solar Electric PV System & Solar Thermal (Solar Water Heating)

A groundmounted 11.28kW Solar Electric PV System

Laureano Residence 114 Spacious Sky, San Antonio, TX 782602.8kW Solar Electric PV System • Installer: SolarTek

Builtsmart Resources 2614 E Ramblewood DrSan Antonio, TX 78261

San Antonio's �rst Net Zero Energy Home! Visit the site at 10am for a

free solar seminar!

Montgomery Residence3918 Briarcrest St, San Antonio, TX 78247

"As an Architect I want to set an example and "Walk the Talk". This year, working with Build San Antonio Green Program, I replaced our roof with a re�ective standing seam metal roof, blew foam on the bottom of the roof deck, installed solar �lm on all windows and replaced leaky exterior doors with new energy star doors. With solar, we are expecting to reduce our homes energy use by almost 70%. I'm looking forward to being a part of this years tour.” - Mr. Gra�

"We have been to a couple of the Solar SA home tours...all of the information we gathered helped us with our decision to go solar. We think this a pretty cool way to educate folks about the di�erent systems and we would like to share our info as others have done for us." - Frank & Marge Laureano

9.2kW Solar PV System, Solar Thermal (solar water heating) & a Solar Attic Fan

Installer: CAM Solar


Installer: Alternative Power Solutions

Presti Residence 229 Weathercock Ln Windcrest, TX 78239

6.9kW Solar Electric PV System

& Solar Attic Fan

"We would love to show the community that solar is possible for everyone, you don't have to be wealthy (we live in a modest home). Plus, our system is a ground mount. It's ideal for a tour, because you can see the inner workings of the system. The company we used was amazing, they'd be the perfect spokespersons for an event such as this! We also have solar attic fans, with remotes that show the attic temperature. I think our setup would be very educational.” - Mr. Presti

Alamo City Eye Center 11601 Toepperwein RdSan Antonio, TX 78233

22.77kW Solar Elecric PV SystemInstaller: Advanced Solar and Electric

Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital 1534 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 7814828.2kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Advanced Solar and Electric

Installer: Advanced Solar and Electric

Hill Residence 518 Hillocks Cove, Cibolo, TX 781084.6kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Hill Electric

"I would like to show o� my new system, and help educate others interested in going solar." - Mr. Hill

Sassman Residence22008 Senna Hills DrSan Antonio, TX 78266

8.46kW Solar Electric PV SystemInstaller: Advanced Solar and Electric

Soda and water will be available for visitors and we will have a drawing for $250 in solar screens.


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