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This homeowner chose to install a solar hot water system to save money and to "find a green solution." They enjoyed working with TFS because all the people were great, easy to talk to, flexible and really interested in their satisfaction. This family is dedicated to 'going green' and also have a solar photovoltaic (electric) system and a hybrid car.
"Our conventional water heater was old enough that it may have soon needed to be replaced on an urgent or emergent basis. For the good of humanity and of the earth, we prefer to use more sustainable energy sources whenever reasonably possible." For this family, the best part of their new system is the reliability of the hot water. They loved working with TFS because of the staff's attitude, enthusiasm and integrity. "Just meeting some of the people who work for TFS gives me hope in the future of humanity."
These North Tucson residents chose to install a system with TFS, because they wanted to "go green" and the tax credits help make it financially feasible. The homeowners said working with the TFS solar hot water crew was "superb and a real pleasure" -- in fact, so much so that they wished there was more work for the installers to do. They told us that they wished all experiences with contractors was similar to the expereince they had with TFS. These homeowners are looking forward to the financial savings and long-life of their soalr hot water system.
This family has been working to continually minimize their carbon footprint. They have already been benefitting from their solar hot water and rainwater harvesting systems, so installing a solar electric system was a natural step for these homeowners. They enjoy watching the numbers on their meter go backwards. They are happy with the TFS staff's professionalism and friendly attitudes. These homeowners told us that solar power is the "way to go!"
This homeowner was excited to install solar hot water on her roof because they've "gotta go green!" They loved the friendly TFS staff and even went so far as to say that working with Technicians for Sustainability is like working with family. The Cooks think that the best thing about the system is the money savings that they saw right away and the feeling they get from using the sun. They also use solar coils to heat their pool.
For this family, installing a hot water system was the right thing to do. Their goal in installing the system was to reduce their fossil fuel dependence in order to preserve resources for the next generation. According to these homeowners, the best thing about their new hot water system is that “the water is hot, hot, hot and it’s all from the sun.” These El Encanto residents practice what they preach in other ways by getting their electricity from solar photovoltaic panels, by employing rainwater harvesting, and by driving a hybrid car.
These homeowners love the smaller footprint that their photovoltaic solar system provides them. They enjoyed working with TFS because the crew was "very qualified and willing to explain each step of the installation." Solar power is this family's first renewable technology that they are using with their home.
These West Tucson residents wanted to help save two things -- the environment and money. They felt like they could make this a reality by installing a solar electric (aka: photovoltaic) system on their house. They are pleased with their system's efficiency and are looking forward to calculating the future savings their PV system will provide. They liked having open communication with the TFS team throughout the entire installation process and are excited to watch their investment pay off.
The Gallegos household decided to install a PV system a few years ago, and have recently decided to add more panels to increase their electricity production. Their large system helps offset the financial cost of medical equipment which was consuming a significant amount of electricity from the utility grid. The Gallegos family is passionate about preserving our environment, and practice doing so by driving a hybrid car, using solar power to heat their pool and by recycling as much as possible. This is not the first time the Gallegos have worked with TFS; they have also installed a solar hot water system. They enjoyed working with the TFS staff and said that the team was "pleasant, conscientious, and believes in what they do." This family hopes that their new systems can allow them to lead by example and to share with future generations the importance of nurturing the earth.
Wil Schaefer and Mai Ho are fully aware of the environmental issues that have become problematic in this recent day and age. They believe that each human is capable of making a difference. These Tucson homeowners felt that installing PV is a personal change they could make that would push for a healthier planet. They are proud to own a system that helps diminish the release of CO2 into the atmosphere. Wil and Mai decided to go with TFS, because they heard TFS was "the best in town." They also told us that the "great folks at TFS were personable and knowledgeable."
Richard Clingaman and Dennis Embry both felt passionate about taking personal steps to combat global warming. They have taken big strides to insure that their home a working model of sustainability, by installing low-e glass windows, Heatstop Acrylic Skylights, and replacing their air conditioner and furnace with a new energy efficient model. Furthermore, Richard and Dennis are looking at additional actions, such as ordering a Nissan LEAF, they can take to further reduce their electricity usage and the burning of fossil fuels. Given the strong environmental values of these homeowners, installing a solar electric (PV) system seemed like a natural step. Richard and Dennis told us they appreciated that the installation crew was joyful, careful, and willing to teach them about the installation process. They also told us that they appreciated the care used to seal the roof to prevent any leakage and felt the installation of their system was "superb." Richard and Dennis enjoy how much extra energy their system is are generating and look forward to charging their new electric vehicle with renewable solar energy.
This Southeast Tucson family's strong environmental values and a desire to reduce their utility expenses were the two primary motivators for installing a solar electric (PV) system.
This household wanted their money to match their values, and buying a solar electric system proved just that.
This family decided it best to switch to a pv system when they realized that they wanted to lower their carbon footprint
These East Tucson residents decided to purchase a photovoltaic system because of their growing concern with issues pertaining to environmental sustainability.
This household chose to get a solar hot water system installed, because they realized that our planet's resources are finite.
With the current credits and rebates that are available, the Fritz-Southern family knew it was the perfect time to make the switch to solar. This household strives to live within a small environmental footprint, and installing a solar electric system fit nicely with this goal. They were pleased to have all their questions answered, and they enjoyed the fun and friendly nature of the TFS staff. The Fritz-Southern family loves watching the accumulation of kilowatt hours that their system produces and then showing off all of the energy to their friends and neighbors! This family also uses rainwater harvesting and a greywater system to irrigate their landscape and native vegetation.
The decision for the Hudson's to install solar power was two-fold
This family loves their new photovoltaic system because it works every day!
This household decided to get a photovoltaic system installed because it was the right thing to do
