Denver Alternative Energy is committed to helping residential customers obtain all of the benefits that solar power has to offer. There has never been a better time to invest in your home while positively impacting our environment. By installing a solar electric system, you are doing your part to live a more sustainable lifestyle by utilizing our most renewable energy source – the sun. Our mission is to solarfy Colorado one home at a time. Take the first step. Call Denver Alternative Energy at 303-246-5683 or email for a free site evaluation.
How a Solar Electric System Works
A basic home solar system is made up of three basic components: solar panels, inverter and a meter. The solar panels collect the sun’s energy. The inverter converts that DC energy (DC energy is used in batteries) into AC energy which is used by anything electronic in our home. The meter records how much energy your home uses and produces from the solar panels. If you produce more energy than you use Xcel will send you a check!
Solar Can Increase Your Home’s Value
A home solar system from Denver Alternative Energy can dramatically reduce your energy costs, which can increase your property value. Average industry statistics say for every $1,000 you save in energy costs, you can increase your home’s value by up to $20,000. Talk about a return on your investment! Not to mention, you will be able to protect yourself from spikes in future home energy costs because you are producing much of your own energy with no harmful emissions.
Positive Environmental Impacts of Solar
Let Denver Alternative Energy help you reduce your home’s carbon footprint. In addition to the many financial benefits, solar power also reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and improves the environment. Home solar systems produce clean energy with no emissions. Each kilowatt-generated by solar power vs. fossil fuel saves approximately 1,900 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and six pounds of nitrogen emissions, which cause smog.
Free On-Site Consultation and Evaluation
Denver Alternative Energy works with each homeowner to determine if a solar energy system is a viable and cost-effective endeavor. Our experienced staff will examine your energy usage, home’s location/design and budget and provide a free evaluation and quote. Click here to schedule a free evaluation. Or call 720-213-6323.
Creative and Attractive Solar Options
While roof-mounted solar panels are still a very strong option for many homes, there are other creative styles and mounting systems for solar panels, depending on your home’s location. Denver Alternative Energy’s team of creative professionals can provide a wide array of designs and solutions.
Energy Analysis
Determining a home’s energy efficiency is often the first measure taken before installing a renewable energy system such as solar electric. Millions of homes across the country were built before building science was widely recognized and utilitzed in home construction, resulting in several inefficiencies and problems relating to a home’s performance, comfort, longevity, and safety. The variety and severity of a home’s inefficient use of energy contributes to higher utility bills and higher concentrations of global warming gases, while poor design and construction can lead to a greater likelihood of bad indoor air quality, a lack of comfort in the the home, and decreased longevity of the home’s structural integrity.
Fortunately, DAE’s energy efficiency analysis can measure and rate a home’s energy use and uncover building design flaws. Upon detailed analysis using specialized efficiency testing equipment, we’re able to determine what areas and systems of the home need upgrading and will provide you with a cost/savings comparison between the suggested upgrade measures. These measures make it possible to save up to 50% off your monthly utility costs. Not only would these meausres lower your utility bills but would also increase your home’s energy use performance and shrink your carbon footprint. In fact, these measures might also increase the indoor air quality and the temperature comfort within your home, thereby making your home a safer and more comfortable place to be for you and your family.
An energy analysis/audit from DAE is a detailed home energy evaluation. The analysis is performed by an energy efficiency expert and shows how your home uses energy and how it wastes energy. The analysis results in a customized plan that fits your budget and your lifestyle. We will provide you with simple and effective ways to make your home more energy efficient, helping you can save money on your monthly utility bills and improving the comfort and indoor air quality of your home. And we want to make it as easy as possible for you to take action and implement the efficiency measures you choose, so our energy experts are there to make suggestions and lead you in the right direction.
HOAs
Colorado HB-1270
HB 08-1270 went into effect on August 6th, 2008 to extend and clarify Colorado citizens’ existing right to do two separate but related things on their own property:
- To make their homes more energy-efficient
- To install renewable energy generation devices (solar- and wind-powered electric or thermal generators) wherever safe and practical
The law applies to most residential and many commercial properties, including those in “common interest communities” subject to neighborhood covenants and governed by HOA’s the installation of energy efficiency measures such as evaporative coolers and shade structures may be reasonably regulated by an HOA, but may not be prohibited outright. In this way, Colorado law now recognizes the value of energy efficiency measures as a matter of public policy, along with a citizen’s right to display American flags, military flags, and political signs.
Warranty
DAE has a 10 year warranty on installation. Inverters and racking have a 10 year manufacturer warranty and solar panels have a 25-30 year manufacturer warranty.
