Energy Solutions Tour #2:  Casa Paz y Sol

Date: Saturday June 15, 2013

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Energy Solutions Tour number two features Casa Paz y Sol, a residence that takes full advantage of plentiful solar access to utilize the power of the sun for water pumping and heating, electrical generation and passive space heating. Designed to work with the sun this near net-zero energy home provides maximum comfort - with no heating or electrical bills.

To reserve space on this tour CLICK HERE

Come see Casa Paz y Sol’s multiple solar applications:

· Creative passive solar interior space heating design maintains 70°+ temps all year

· Passive solar deck heating utilizes extensive thermal mass and a unique integral fire pit assisted supplemental hydronic heating system

· 3.8 kW grid tied PV system offsets 125% of home usage – extra

· Earthquake-proof solar well pumping system

· Solar hot tub heating with no back up heater - usable year around

· Solar domestic hot water system using innovative "geyser pumping" – maintenance free, no moving parts, freeze proof

· 12 volt PV system assures lighting even during power outages

· Also: Solar pond pumping system, (under construction), integral passive batch water heater at shop, worm bin composting system, extensive day lighting, solar night lighting, and more…

Experience solar living in comfort, indoors and outdoors, while enjoying expansive views from Point Reyes to Mt. Tamalpais and beyond. Enjoy fresh strawberries and blueberries from our organic garden and see the newly installed outdoor kitchen. A short walk to the pond and into the canyon below may be possible, if time permits.

To RSVP PLEASE CLICK HERE

For more info: 707-829-3460

The 2013 Energy Solutions Tours are a series of visits to local residences, businesses, and farms in and near Sebastopol where energy efficiency and clean energy solutions have been implemented. The event format is usually one to three hours on a weekend day where people will converge on the selected location for a tour of the site, a brief talk, Q&A, and hands-on activity if applicable. The purpose is to educate, share knowledge and skills, engage, interact, inspire, build community, and strengthen local resilience.