Starlight's Solar Power and Energy Saving innovations

Starlight Llama is an off-the-grid home meaning we are not connected to any electric company. We chose to "go solar" to make a positive difference for the environment.  The decision to go solar was an easy choice and for us.  The cost of our solar array, batteries and inverter was comparable to the cost of an electric company hook up as we would have pay to bring in electrical poles or burying cables. This system produces all of our electrical needs without contributing to global warming, and we never get an electric bill.

Solar living is surrounded by myth and exaggeration.  We welcome anyone interested in "going solar" to stay in our solar home.  We have found this system to be more than adequate for our needs.  We have made the same adjustments in our behavior that any energy-conscious family would; we have learned to extend the power we create by using all compact fluorescent lights and turn off items not in use or not needed.  We do not have air conditioning, but do offer fans in each room.  We have purchased Energy Star appliances and our gas refrigerator is from Sweden and is much smaller than a typical household fridge.  We were both pleased and amazed to learn that we can run the TV, computer, dishwasher and lights without problem.  Only in the darkest part of the winter - or during extended periods of rain - do we need to use a back-up generator.  John is available to answer your questions and offer resources for you to explore more on your own. 

We care about the environment and want to be a resource to help you make your energy saving decisions. Our home has many passive solar and active solar systems, including a solar hot water collector, wood stove heated water, and guest rooms use the on-demand hot water heater which provides all the hot water you need, without the waste of heating water when it is not needed.

Both Dee and John welcome scouting and school groups.  We will also happily speak at your school or green event.