CBS Solar of Copemish and Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse are pleased to announce the recent completion of the 6th and 7th home of a 10 home solar (Net ZERO) mixed use development in Traverse City, Michigan.
The Depot Neighborhood project has gained statewide and regional attention for this innovative program that is bringing affordable housing to Traverse City, demonstrating to everyone that medium income residents can purchase solar energy systems that cut their bills by over 50%.
Ryan McCoon, HFH project manager and president of Endura Performance Homes, shared the design and construction details with a three state audience at the Michigan Renewable Energy Fair in the Lansing area on June 27 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason. His presentation helped other organizations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana understand the benefits of incorporating renewable energy in affordable housing projects, putting an A in AFFORDABLE for the life of the building.
This is an example of solar energy reaching income levels of those less fortunate and helping them with their utilities.
