SF: Using Solar Power in the Foggy City
SF’s got a reputation as one of the nation’s greenest cities. And though people argue over the ban on plastic bags or the date when all of MUNI will run on clean energy, few people have anything against solar power. Homeowners are included here, since installing solar power not only reduces our carbon footprint, it also reduces our out of pocket utility expenses.
In green spirit, fellow blogger Tracey Taylor kindly gave me the heads up on this site, which offers an interactive map by which you can type in your address and see which buildings (including homes) have solar panels around you. You can also find out if your location is viable for solar panel installation. SFSolarmap.org even promises solar to residents in the Sunset District, so it’s definitely worth a visit.
If you like your solar panels already installed, these new TICs on Greenwich will be very attractive. According to the building’s site, 2828 Greenwich St. consists of six 2 bed/1 bath and two 3 bed/2 bath units, all of which have been…
Socketsite, as usual, has some additional inside scoopage: prices are expected to run from the 800K range to 1.2 million. Each unit has one car parking too, though cars are not for the truly green of mind. For those types, the location is a dream: easy access to all kinds of public transportation and most everything you need in walking distance.
Read more about solar technology in the city here.
Read more about SF’s solar power incentive program for property owners here.
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Sun photo credit: Ask an Astronomer/Cornell University
scott said:
the TICs are great but I am disappointed to see them start at 8ook- isn’t that more like a condo price? Even with the solar. Come on!
June 5, 2008 12:49 PM
anna.hibble said:
I think the logic of the price is in the non Ellis acted nature of the building (no condo coversion problems– except the lottery!!) and in the location and parking and cool factor (solar!) … as to whether the market supports this price or not, we shall soon see.
June 6, 2008 5:25 PM
G said:
Good to see such a focus on green and sustainable practices. These are important to your readers. Well, to this one, anyway!
June 16, 2008 10:37 AM
Brandon said:
If they were condo, they would start around the $950s! I know, cuz I bought a new condo in that neighborhood.
August 24, 2008 3:24 PM
anna.hibble said:
congrats, Brandon!
August 24, 2008 4:46 PM