The Home of Tomorrow is built to higher energy saving standards:
HVAC: 5 series – ground source heat pump c/w ECM variable speed blower- Zoned ducting (1 @basement/1 @ main)
- Solar panels: CSUN Quasar 260 – connected to a Fortis net meter
- Life Breath RNC155 dedicated HRV system
- GE Geospring Pro heat pump water heater
- Fireplace: Marquis 46 Skyline 2 ZRB46NE gas direct vent
- Plumbing: water saving toilets and faucets
- Windows: vinyl triple glazed windows c/w double 366 low E
- 12 inch Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) foundation walls at entire basement level
- QuikTherm 2″ styrofoam wall system, c/w R14 batt insulation on the main floor
- R-20 batted and R-50 blown in ceilings (total R-70), 2lb Urethane Spray at joist ends
- Lighting – LED
- Appliances: induction range, double ovens (clients can use the smaller oven the majority of the time and save power), 5 door fridge (allowing the client to access smaller cavities resulting in less temperature fluctuations due to cold air loss), heat pump dryer (brand new technology resulting in significant gains in efficiency. These dryers are also condensing units and do not require outside vent)
- Energy Star rated hood fan with LED lighting and ultra-quiet blower
- Energy efficient dishwasher
- Energy management and climate control system by Honeywell
