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The house on Towler Shoals Drive sits on a site with very few trees. Likewise, the trees are in minimally effective spots for shading, as they sit a reasonable distance from the home. Overall, the existing conditions for the site show a negligible benefit from the local\u00a0plantings. This means that another way to mitigate energy costs has to be found. Although the trees have a present\u00a0effect on energy consumption, they are far enough away to allow for the introduction of solar panels without the need to remove plant material. In addition, the age of the property and life span of the home present a conundrum in the feasibility of reaping long term benefits of any fresh tree plantings.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>Below is an area, in red, on the rooftop of the building which show potential for the installation of solar panels. The panels would both face and be pitched toward the west to optimize collection to optimize energy collection. This area measures about 300 square feet. At an average of 13.8 watts per square foot, this roof would produce about 3900 watts of energy or about 2.85 kilowatt-hours. This gain would not affect any local planting as the panels would be farmed on the rooftop.<\/p>\n
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