Practical Applications of Solar Energy

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Solar Service Inc

Lincoln Wood

Evanston

Arlington Heights

Wilmette

Evanston

Wilmette

Naperville

Spring Grove

Spring Grove

Carol Stream

Chicago

Chicago

Deerfield

Awning

Mounts

Deerfield

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Solar Service Producing Solar Energy Since 1977

Lincolnwood, IL

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ComEd Questions Substantial

Drop in Energy Use

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Solar Savings –Case Study

“My first (gas) bill for two months was $29…After the solar system was installed for approximately four months, my gas company recalculated my budget amount and reduced it to $70 per month (from $158).”

Antioch, IL

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“It’s like having a gold mine on my roof. Our solar system supplies more than enough hot water for my family and tenants.” -Susan Besson Evanston, IL

Four 4’ x 8’ Panels

Heats 200 gallons of hot water daily for two families

Prevents 6,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually

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Saved: 1.2 billion BTUs in 20 years

Heats: 270 gallons of water daily

Heated: 1.4 million gallons in 20 years

CO2 emissions Saved: 60 tons since 1985

Wilmette, IL

System Installed: 1985

System Type: Solar Hot Water and Heat Assist

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“If more people used solar we would save energy and make the world cleaner for our children’s future. But for us, we went solar so we could take a long hot bath in our 80 gallon tub.”

Dr. Kalal

Skokie, IL

“After using the system for 6 months I estimate we have saved 50% to 60% on our gas bill this winter.”

-A.I., Northbrook, IL

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Zion, IL

Chicago, IL

Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic

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Antioch, IL

Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic

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Evanston, IL

Building Integrate Photovoltaic

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1.2 kWh Photovoltaic System

“I think what is the most fun is watching our power meter running backwards.”