Powering Efficiency into Savings: How Renewable Energy NW Helped This Idaho Homeowner Slash Their Energy Bill
We are excited to share with you one of our latest and largest renewable energy installs! We applied our full arsenal of affordable energy solutions to provide a working solution with mind blowing results, but first a little background…
Did you know that the average Idaho household consumes roughly 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month? What if you could significantly reduce your reliance on traditional energy sources and dramatically lower your monthly bills? That’s exactly what Renewable Energy NW helped a local homeowner achieve!
The Challenge:
This homeowner was facing a significant energy challenge with an average daily usage of 68,800 kWh over the past year. That translates to a staggering monthly bill every month that was just unacceptable. We knew we could do better!
The Renewable Energy Solution:
Renewable Energy NW took a comprehensive approach to tackle this energy challenge.
Here’s a breakdown of the key steps:
Energy Efficiency Measures:
Upgrading to 2 new high-efficiency 24 SEER heat pumps significantly reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling.
Replacing traditional well pumps with variable speed models minimized wasted energy for both domestic water needs and irrigation.
Installing a whole house fan and 2 solar attic fans provided natural cooling solutions, further reducing reliance on air conditioning.
One Electric Hot Water heater was replaced with a new Heat Pump water heater saving an estimated $400 per year.
Replacing a swim spa, a notorious energy guzzler, eliminated a major source of energy drain.
Solar Power & Battery Storage:
Renewable Energy NW installed the maximum allowable residential solar PV system in Idaho – a 25 kW system with panels facing east and west for optimal sun exposure throughout the day.
To maximize self-reliance and store excess solar energy, 3 Franklin Iron Phosphate batteries, each with a capacity of 13.4 kWh, were added to the system.
The results speak for themselves!
The homeowner’s latest utility bill reflects a dramatic shift: a mere $10 monitoring fee and a credit of $47!
This incredible outcome demonstrates the power of combining energy efficiency upgrades with a robust solar PV system and battery storage solution.
Ready to explore how Renewable Energy NW can help you achieve energy independence and substantial cost savings?
Call us for a free consultation to discuss your renewable energy options. Don’t wait to take control of your energy consumption and start saving today!
