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Light Inspection
One hour walkthrough with homeowner
Check insulation, windows, doors, appliance ages
Inspect HVAC system
Identify drafts/air leaks
Provide report with efficiency recommendations
Full Home Eco Audit
2-3 hour comprehensive inspection
Thermal imaging scan
Blower door test
Duct leakage test
Examine insulation levels
Identify air leaks
Inspect appliances and HVAC systems
Energy modeling of home
Prioritized list of upgrade recommendations
Detailed report
Small Radiant Package
100W solar panel - $100
Charge controller - $50
2 deep cycle batteries - $160 ($80 each)
500W inverter - $60
DC heating element (for water tank) - $30
PEX tubing (for radiant floor) - $100
Thermostat - $20
Misc electrical - $50
Total for materials: $570
Labor:
Solar panel roof mounting - 1 hour ($50)
Electrical wiring - 5 hours ($250)
Plumbing for radiant tubing - 3 hours ($150)
Testing and commissioning - 2 hours ($100)
Total for labor: $550
The solar panel and batteries will be installed and wired to power the DC heating element to heat water in the tank.
The existing pump will circulate the hot water through PEX tubing installed under the floor to provide radiant heating.
The system is modular and can be expanded over time by adding more solar capacity, batteries, and piping to other rooms or floors.
Radiant Heating and Solar package
Radiant Heating System:
High efficiency gas boiler - $2000
PEX tubing for whole house - $1000
Thermostats for each room - $400
Manifolds, pumps, controls - $1200
Labor for installation - $2000
Solar System:
3kW solar array (10x 300W panels) - $4500
Racking, mounts, hardware - $500
Grid-tie solar inverter - $1500
Net meter for grid connection - $200
Batteries not included in base package
Labor for solar install - $1000
Total Radiant System Cost: $6600
Total Solar System Cost: $7700
Combined Package Price: $14,000
This includes a full hydronic radiant heating system with PEX tubing throughout the house powered by an efficient gas boiler.
It is combined with a 3 kW solar array that feeds into the grid and helps offset the gas boiler usage.
Batteries can be added to enable solar heating or backup.