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New York: Rochester/Finger Lakes AreaSites in this area have been organized by Chris Schaefer, Solar & Wind FX, 5115 South Hill Road, Canandaigua New York, tel: (585) 229-2083, email: chris@solarandwindfx.com.Avon 290 Genesee Street Bill LaBine Renewable Energy Works! 716-226-8521 www.renewableenergyworks.com 1,800 Victorian 1899, 2001 addition Natural Gas approz 600 therms approx 3,700 kwh used, 2,300 solar, 1400 purchased Accurate Dorwin, Hurd, Marvin Icynene, blown-in cellulose R-30+ in walls, R-80 cieling
3000 watts of utility-intertied PV. Endless-Shower Heat Exchanger, Solar Hot Water (panels installed, awaiting plumbing), solar hot air (panels installed, awaiting “plumbing”), passive-solar addition features super-insulation, super windows, thermal mass (tile floor), window quilts. H-axis washing machine, root cellar. This 100 year old victorian with a new addition on the back shows the best of rennovation and new building features. Street parking Stair climbing required From I-390 (about 10 miles south of Rochester) take Rts 5 & 20 west to Avon’s traffic circle (about 2.5 miles). Go south at the traffic circle (a “left” if you will) onto Genesee Street. Our (yellow) house is on the left (west) side of the street about 0.5 miles from the traffic circle. Detailed map and directions on website www.renewableenergyworks.com Canandaigua 5115 South Hill Road Chris Schaefer (585) 229-2083 chris@solarandwindfx.com Chris Schaefer 55,000 1,000 Solar & Wind FX 2002 Propane Pace (local manufacturer) ICF (Insulated Concrete Form)
2 wind generators Radiant Floor Heating Icyene Insulation The Solar and Wind FX Training and Design Center is 100% powered by two wind generators and twelve PV panels. The center will be used to educate the public about Renewable Energy (RE) Systems, energy conservation and to display the latest RE equipment in operation. The center is built using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and Icyene insulation. Radiant tubing in the floor is used to heat the center. The training center is located in the town of Bristol which is near Canandaigua NY. From the NYS thruway, exit 45 for Victor. Take Rt. 96 South into the Village of Victor. Turn Right on Rt 444, follow to the end. Turn left on Rt 5 + 20. About 1 mile turn Right on Rt 64 South. Once in Bristol Center turn Right at gas station onto Co Rd. 32. After 1 mile turn Left on South Hill Road and continue 2/1 miles to 5115 South Hill Road on left. Large sign over driveway entrance says ìSchaefer's Acres.î Drive in 1/2 mile, past lake to training center. Honeoye Falls 215 Scofield Road Nancy Allinger and Duane Basch (716) 624-2382 Martha Gates $220,000 Marshall Gates 2 story 1995
18 Solarex 60 watt photovoltaic panels, a Whisper 900 watt wind generator, and 16 L-16 deep cycle batteries. Solar hot water system - Aquastar tankless hot water heating system to privde backup to solar hot water. Backup house heating via radiant floor heat system using water-filled tubing in floors on both levels. No utility electric used in almost 31/2 years! House built into knoll using earth as a temperature moderator. Compact fluorescent lighting used througout the house. Recycled, recyclable and low environmental impact products were used during construction to the extent possible (e.g. aluminum siding, Glidden Spread 2000 paints (low VOC), finger jointed wood trim). Take Rt. 65 (Clover Street) to Rt. 251. Take Rt. 251 west approx. 1 mile to Plains Road. Take left on Plains Road (south) approx. 1 mile to Scofield Road. Turn right on Scofield Road to #215 on the left. parking available, two dogs (will be tied up) Odessa 3250 Texas Hollow Road Wayne O'Brien & Mary Hayes-O'Brien (607) 227-1474 Woodhouse, PA $140,000 1800 Woodhouse, PA Post & beam 1997 Propane Wood 2 cords / $350 propane/ $250 gas for generator Loewen windows, Velux skylights stress skin panels- murus R-35
Solar shingles; wood stove; battery bank, controller, inverter; and gas generator We operate our entire home from this system and have appliances that you would find in a regular home. We have a back-up generator that is used in winter. Our home is located in a glacial hollow so our days are shorter than the average day and our system still works incredibly well! It is a simple home in gorgeous woods - very private with some landscaping. People will see how a home can truly fit into its environment and become one with it. From Rte 79 between Watkins Glen and Ithaca: In Bennettsberg, NY look for sign for Texas Hollow Road. (you can only turn one way on this road). Go approximately 3 miles. You will see a small, red cabin in a clearing on the left side. You will pass a cable on the left from oa logging operation. Approx. 1/4 mile fter the cable, our driveway is very visible on the left. You will see the back of a ì10 Ton Restrictied Weightî sign at the entrance to our driveway. Our numvers -3250- are on the tree by the driveway and the posted signs will read Hayes & O'Brien. Go approx. 1/2 mile on our driveway until you see the house. From Odessa, NY: Our house is on the right, 2.4 miles from the intersection of the Newton Road. A ì10 Ton Restricted Weightî Sign is at the end of our driveway. We have 3 large dogs. People who are afraid of dogs should either not come or should call in advance. They are people loving dogs, but their size can be overwhelming. Three large dogs and one cat (who will be in hiding). People who are afraid of dogs should either not come or should call in advance. They are people loving dogs, but their size can be overwhelming. Penn Yan 3062 Baldwin Rd. Judson & Debbie McCarthy (315) 536-0181 Architect: 84 Lumber Cost Comparison: $50,000 (house pkg, basement, septic & power 1412 sq.ft. Builder: Owner & family (hired out basement & septic work) 1 1/2 story saltbox 1998 Propane 1st year - $850, 2nd year $1,100 (due to price increase). Pella Fiberglass R 24.6 Walls, R 30 Ceiling
Solar Array: 6-90 watt panels on passive tracker Inverter: Trace 3600 watt Batteries: 16 golf car ì880 AHî This solar home is off the power grid. In addition to the solar features, the home also uses a small wind generator. Propane is used for the refrigerator, stove, hot water, heat, & clothes dryer. The home has an ìAir powered well pumpî system with generator backup. From Penn Yan - north on 364 to Briggs Rd. Turn right on Briggs Rd. to Petersburg Rd. Right on Petersburg Rd to #3062 (on left). Van Etten 421 Langford Creek Road Robert Young (607) 589-4102 $25,000 5200 Farmhouse 1900 Oil Wood $180 Andersen Double pane
2.4 kWh PV panels - cold frames attached to house solar hot water - greenhouse heated by composting passive solar heating - system in barn solar oven This is a grid-tied converted farmhouse with solar hot water and passive solar lighting and space heating. An operational compost heated greenhouse and coldframes. A functioning organic farm From Ithaca: Rt 34/96 south to Spencer, NY. Right on 34/224. Stay on 224. Go right onto Langford Creek Rd. Go 4 miles on Langford Creek Rd. House is on left, Grey farmhouse with blue shutters, barn in back. From Elmira: Rt 17 (86) east to Waverly/Sayre. Go north on Rt 34 to Van Etten. Go left on Rt 224. Make right onto Langford Creek Rd. Go 4 miles on Langford Creek Rd. House is on left, Grey farmhouse with blue shutters, barn in back. From Binghamton: Rt 17(86) west to Waverly/Sayre. Go north on Rt 34 to Van Etten. Go left on Rt 224. Make right onto Langford Creek Rd. Go 4 miles on Langford Creek Rd. House is on left, Grey farmhouse with blue shutters, barn in back. Cats. Parking for 6 vehicles nesea@nesea.org |