The home features a geothermal heat pump, which is similar to an ordinary heat pump, but instead of using heat found in outside air, it relies on the stable, even heat of the earth to provide heating.
The home has a summer/winter hook up system, which use a gas or oil fired boiler to heat hot water for radiator or baseboard heating. They also provide the hot water for your house and eliminate the need for a water heater tank.
The home features a geothermal heat pump, which is similar to an ordinary heat pumps, but instead of using heat found in outside air, it relies on the stable, even heat of the earth to provide heating.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.
Measures and rates, on a scale, the relative energy efficiency of any house, regardless of age, efficiency, or fuel use. HERS calculations include estimates of annual energy performance and costs and recommendations for cost-effective, energy-efficiency improvements.
Measures and rates, on a scale, the relative energy efficiency of any house, regardless of age, efficiency, or fuel use. HERS calculations include estimates of annual energy performance and costs and recommendations for cost-effective, energy-efficiency improvements.
The recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. The LEED green building rating system -- developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, is designed to promote design and construction practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving occupant health and well-being.
For homes to become Green Certified, the Standard requires green building practices in six categories: Lot Design, Preparation, and Development; Resource Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Water Efficiency; Indoor Environmental Quality; Operation, Maintenance, and Building Owner Education.