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Bob Ward Companies: Bel Air, MD
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Location: |
Bel Air, MD |
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Climate Zone: |
Mixed/Humid Zone 4 |
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Subdivision: |
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Builder: |
Bob Ward Companies |
Evaluation
Start Date: |
July 2006 |
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Completion Date: |
December 2007 |
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The "Maximum Efficiency Greenland" home incorporates high performance features and technologies into a home design popular in the area. A fun-filled day of education recently highlighted some of the efficient technologies used. Get more info.
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Objectives: |
The ultra-efficient home concept was developed to complement and extend existing ENERGY STAR principles and to incorporate a whole-house systems approach to achieve superior energy efficiency and exceptional performance. The two primary design approaches are to:
- Significantly reduce building loads through constructing an efficient shell and using high efficiency equipment and lighting, and
- Integrate renewable energy systems such as solar thermal and solar electric systems to produce energy right at the home.
The home design takes the first steps toward the next level of energy efficiency, moving beyond ENERGY STAR performance and closer to achieving net zero-energy use. |
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General Construction Information: |
The single family detached home is 2,566 square feet (3,724 including basement). It is a two-story colonial with a full basement and attached garage. |
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Significant Results: |
The builder successfully incorporated many high performance features into a standard home design. All of the trade contractors were required to make some changes to their standard practice and achieved a new level of experience through the project. Solar technologies, uncommon in this new-home market, were designed and installed to complement the house model. Predicted energy savings is over 50% from a standard-built home - a significant savings as electricity costs from the local utility have increased by 75% |
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