·       Monthly projected costs and overall Energy Efficiency Rating of (55-60%), even  more with Optional PV Augmentive System

·       Simple and Comfortable Mainstream Home designed for Modular Construction or “Stick Built” construction.

·       16 SEER Heatpump with more Earth Friendly “Puron” freon

·       Bamboo flooring (a renewable flooring product)

·       Air Door efficiency Test 42% lower than Energy Star Standards!

·       R-Value of 62 in Ceilings and R-22 walls

·       Sealed and Conditioned Crawl Space with a low humidity level of 35-40%.

·       Almost entirely Fluorescent lighting, inside and out

·       Energy Star Appliances as a standard

Items beyond Energy Star that lowers the operating Costs:

1.    Reflective foil on back of Roof Sheathing, blocking heat gain from the Summer Sun

2.    Energy Star colored roofing made with recyclable/recycled metal

3.    Sustainably Harvested and milled wood from local timber used for trim & shelving. (addresses Embodied Energy issues and supports the local economy)

4.    Innovative Low E-2 Windows made with Sustainable Forestry Initiative Ponderosa Pine (Avonni Windows)

5.    Solar Hot Water

6.    150% Additional Attic Ventilation with Gable End insulation panels to reduce Heat Loss in the winter

7.    R-49 Attic access Panel above attic pull down stair

8.    Daylighting with high awning windows which provide private views to the trees and sky, and gives more wall space more furniture

9.    Outdoor living spaces which reduce the need for Heated and Cooled indoor space.

Products which improve indoor air quality

1.    Low VOC interior Paints containing no silicates

2.    Sealed Cabinetry and sub-flooring reducing out-gassing of formaldehyde gas (a known carcinogen)

3.    Fresh allergen filtered make-up air using the Honeywell “Energy Recovery Fresh Air Ventilation System”

4.    Mold and Mildew resistant carpet padding