Jenn and Tim Morrow bought a three-story 19th-century Victorian home in St. Paul in 1998. In 2017, Minnesota state tax incentives and rebates were the catalyst for them to install 26 photovoltaic solar panels with All Energy Solar. And they expect a payback in 10 years with the energy sustainability savings from their electric bill. Already, their electric bill has been zero for the last two years because they generate all the electricity they use.
“We really got excited when All Energy looked at our Victorian roof and backyard pergola and said it would work,” said Jenn.
The Morrows have eight panels on a large pergola, surrounded by native-plant gardens that conserve water. They also have a permeable paver patio, which absorbs and filters rainwater runoff.
“We feel that we’re a small part of a big positive change,” said Jenn, noting that people always ask them about the solar panels. “We want to encourage others and help them take that first step.”
By using a smartphone app to monitor the amount of power they use daily, the Morrows have made changes in their living habits to reduce electricity use.
“We’re proud we made the investment to reduce the use of fossil fuels—even slightly,” said Tim.
