We installed this flat-panel solar thermal system in June 2009 on the beautiful rural farmstead of Marcia Veldman and Steve Cotter. This simple system will supply about 70% of their hot water needs over the course of the year.

Marcia and Steve have made a commitment to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting their energy usage overall and increasing the efficiency of what energy they do use Their super-efficient solar system (90%+ energy conversion) will allow them to reduce their footprint even more, eliminating tons of greenhouse gases over its lifetime.

You can visit Marcia at the Bloomingfoods Wednesday Morning Farmer’s Market from July through October—try some of the fresh, delicious, organic veggies she grows at Meadowlark Farm and ask about her solar thermal system!