How much did the PowerHouse cost to build?
building the powerhouse
One of the most common questions we receive is, “How much did the PowerHouse cost to build?” In total, we spent around $51,600 to build the PowerHouse, though we were extremely fortunate to have supportive partners and volunteers donating both materials and labor to construct the PowerHouse. You can learn more about our partners here. A more detailed description of expenses and donations are listed below.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Batteries and Monitoring System | $15,000 |
| Cabinets, Stairs, Table | $5,000 |
| Construction Materials | $13,550 |
| Insulation and Air Source Heat Pump (materials only) | $2,400 |
| Labor | $10,000 |
| Trailer | $5,650 |
| Total | $51,600 |
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Construction Labor |
Many volunteers generously donated their time and energy in constructing the PowerHouse. |
| Insulation and Air Source Heat Pump Labor | Snug Planet donated the labor to install the PowerHouse’s spray foam insulation in the walls and ceiling. |
| Lumber | Baker-Miller donated lumber to construct the PowerHouse. |
| Solar Panels | Our solar array was donated by ETM Solar. |
| Solar and Battery Labor | ETM Solar donated staff time to install the solar array and our battery system. |
| Table | Significant Elements donated our slate table top and coat rack. |