Solar Homes Tour

9th Annual San Diego Solar Homes Tour

Saturday, October 18th
10:00am to 3:00pm

The San Diego Solar Homes Tour is quite possibly the longest running and most popular tour in California. Celebrating our ninth year of the tour, over 40 homes throughout San Diego County are participating. This self-guided tour offers real-life, working examples of three residential solar energy technologies: solar electric (photovoltaics), solar water heating and solar pool heating.

Just pick the home sites you want to visit and show up anytime between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Look for the Solar Homes Tour lawn sign and you’ll know you’re in the right place! Both the homeowner and installer will be on hand to talk about their experience with solar.

Click on the interactive map to find the address and information on the available homes. You may also download the list for all the available addresses by region.

Photovoltaic Installations

Solar Water Heater

Solar Heated Pool

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Go Solar!
Participating homeowners are excited to display their solar systems, answer questions about the technology and share their stories and enthusiasm. “We were thrilled when solar technology reached a point where it was viable for residential use,” said Janette Kimmel.

Prior to installing solar panels, the Kimmels learned it is important to incorporate additional efficiency measures to lower energy costs. “Our home was built with SIP’s panels, which have incredible insulation properties, “ said Kimmel. “As a result we have not needed an air-conditioning unit in our home and we rarely find it necessary to use the heating system. “ Following the installation of their PV System, Kimmel says she noticed a significant reduction in energy costs.

“Our bill for the month of November without the system was $600 but the following month with solar panels, it was $11.00, “said Kimmel. “We are very pleased with the system’s performance.”