The control panel shows this home is
generating more power (yellow bar) than
it’s consuming (orange bar).

Bartling says SunWorks’ drain-back
water heaters are a big seller because of
their high efficiency and fast payback.

The solar panels on many ICI Homes
are designed to blend with the shingles.

ICI builds luxurious, energy-efficient homes
that feature SunWorks Solar products.

“We're developing the ultimate 'net-zero' home –
one that produces as much energy as it consumes.” —Arlan Bartling, Green Builder

Energy Need

ICI Homes, one of Florida’s leading luxury homebuilders, stays on the cutting edge by combining energy efficiency with excellent craftsmanship. While shopping for a solar contractor, Arlan interviewed many companies. He chose only SunWorks. It was important to ICI to work with a solar installer that not only had extensive experience, but also helped develop innovations.

Solar Solution

SunWorks has installed a variety of customized solar systems on various ICI homes. The homebuilder offers both solar thermal and solar electric systems as upgrade options. Arlan has never been disappointed with his decision to choose SunWorks. He says SunWorks Solar water heaters are one of their best sellers, calling them a “no brainer” investment over gas or electric options.

Savings

Arlan likes to showcase one model home in particular for its exceptional energy savings. In this 3,400 square foot home, solar is combined with a wide variety of energy-saving strategies, including highly insulated walls, attic and windows. This is just one of the homes that comes close to achieving ICI’s net zero goal.

“Why do we keep sending money to overseas countries that don’t like us? Let’s keep our money at home and develop alternative energy solutions, like solar. Who knows what’s going to happen with energy supplies and prices? That’s one of the reasons we build affordable, comfortable homes that people want to live in — so they can be energy independent.”

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