These enhanced Architect Collection homes at Stapleton use approximately 70% to 80% less energy than new homes built to current code. This type of energy efficiency means monthly utility bills of something like $150 to $250 LESS than a typical new home* That’s more than $2,000 savings each year! While an Architect Collection home with Near-Zero Energy features costs a bit more than a typical Architect Collection home, the return on investment is almost immediate!
All Harvard built homes are already at least 40% more energy efficient than typical new homes built to code. In order to achieve these even higher levels of energy efficiency, the Near-Zero Energy Homes (NZEH) include the following:
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Enhanced building envelope construction, with even more insulation and air sealing techniques throughout the home.
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Additional high-efficient mechanical equipment, including a 16 SEER air conditioner, a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and a high-tech duct system.
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Super efficient lighting package, including CFL and LED lights.
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Enhanced indoor air quality features.
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Expanded renewable energy equipment, including a large solar electric system and a solar hot water system.
And the benefits of these enhancements are:
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Almost non-existent utility bills – huge savings every month and year!
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Huge reduction in CO2 emissions – reducing your family’s carbon footprint.
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Enhanced indoor air quality.
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Opportunity to live in one of the most energy efficient production built homes in the entire country!
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Opportunity to live a lifestyle that respects the world’s resources – to live a truly GREEN LIFESTYLE.
If you have an interest in saving money every year, and living your GREEN values, then please give us a call so we can talk to you about our Near-Zero Energy Homes at Stapleton. The future of ultra energy efficient homebuilding is here today!