El Encanto Residence

For this family, installing  a photovoltaic solar electric 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 solar system is its "hot, hot, hot and it's all from the sun."  These El Encanto residents, practice what they preach in other ways by also employing solar hot water, rainwater harvesting and by driving a hybrid car.

Curl Residence

The Curls decided to install solar power, because it was suggested to them by their daughter, who was studying permaculture and environmental issues.  Their daughter also suggested that they contact TFS to do the installation.  Mr. and Mrs. Curl said that they were not let down, specifically stating that the installing crew was "very professional, good service [and] easy to work with."  Since these homeowners' panels have been installed, their awareness of their household electricity consumption has dramatically increased, and they are now motivated to try and minimize their environmental impact in other ways, as well.

Farnsworth Residence

Christina Farnworth writes about sustainability and felt that it was important to live the life that she writes about.  She was also attracted to the financial incentives associated with installing solar right, which include utility rebates, and federal and state tax credits. Ms. Farnsworth initially heard about TFS through our solar grant program and wanted to work with a company that shares her values.  She also likes that her PV system includes data monitoring, so that she can be sure that the system is continually operating at optimal performance. She enjoys looking at her system's production on the Web.

Christina told us that her experience with TFS was the best experience she has ever had, when working with someone to have something installed. She said that she liked, that at the end of the day, the only sign that TFS  had been there was the work -- no garbage, no tools, nothing but a clean site and the day's work.

Brown Residence

This Tucson resident chose to install both a solar electric system and a solar water heating system in their home because they wanted to support the growing solar industry. He also enjoys the readouts he receives so he can monitor the progress of the systems over a day's time. While working with TFS this customer loved how knowledgeable and friendly the staff was.

An East Side Home

This family was excited to install their photovoltaic system because of the huge financial incentives and the tech-savvy look of the system.  They appreciated that the Technicians for Sustainability staff were prompt, knowledgeable and friendly while installing the system.