Dennis Winters, coordinator of the Philadelphia Million Solar Roofs Partnership, will lead our tour of homes using sustainable technologies, including solar power, to save energy and non-renewable resources.
Dennis will take us first to the Los Balcones solar project in Norris Square where members of the MSR Partnership have installed electricity-producing solar panels on eight adjacent affordable housing row homes.
We’ll also visit Hap Haven’s two Germantown houses. Each incorporates solar heated hot water pumped by solar electricity, whole house fans for summer cooling; high performance windows; water-based paints and more. In addition, the 1895 carriage house incorporates a passive solar design; energy star appliances; recycled lumber, stone, brick and carpeting; an in-ground cistern for recycling rain water and a composting system. Hap has been helping homeowners lower the environmental impact of their homes for almost 25 years - most recently through his new company, SunHaven Solar
Back at the White Dog for lunch, Dennis will discuss other solar and sustainable houses in the Philadelphia area, and how to apply for grants to add a solar installation to your home or business.
