The Solar Hot Water Heater is Installed !!!

Yes, it is done, and it was rather painless. Kirk and Cara now have a solar hot water heater on their roof, and it gets the water really really really hot.

Here's the basic story. I met with Brian Walden, who is the owner of Solar Systems, LLC. His company (along with partner Ed MacKenzie) was instrumental in getting this program moving in the Virgin Islands. So we discussed how it would work: The Federal Government offers a rebate program to cover half the costs, and the Virgin Islands Government set up a loan program to cover half the costs. So the homeowner does not have to put down any money whatsoever !! The loan program will be reimbursed via your WAPA bill on a monthly basis. I don't recall the exact amount, but something like $50 per month. What does this mean? Your WAPA bill will go up? NO. This loan repayments will be offset by savings from the solar water heater.

Brian was also awesome in follow up. He came by the house to make sure the installers did a good job. He has followed up to hear our feedback. I know I can count on him should there be a problem. So I am very happy with the service.

This is something everyone should do. WAPA cannot keep up with our power demands as they are, and it is extremely expensive for them to do so.

Brian Walden from Solar Systems, LLC: 340-626-7582