Sustainable building practices are the norm here.
Just like the shape and size of your home, we design the sustainable energy elements to fit your priorities and budget.
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Electric Vehicle charging stations
Solar panels arrays
Geothermal heating and cooling systems
Spray foam insulation and wool insulation
Metal roofing
Low VOC flooring, countertop, and paint materials
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Some energy efficient materials and systems have a higher upfront cost. However, consider savings over the lifetime of the home when making selections. For instance:
Geothermal HVAC is one of our go-to sustainable systems. This heating and cooling system uses no fossil fuels and has no emissions. Pipes are drilled deep into the earth where heat can be expelled from the home in the summer, and heat can be gathered from the earth in the winter. Geothermal units are 70% more efficient than conventional HVAC and the upfront cost is recouped in energy savings within 3-5 years on average.
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Visit Greenstar.gov for information on current tax incentives. Both home equipment (insulation, roofs, windows and doors) and energy systems (geothermal, solar) may qualify for tax credits.
Resnet Energy Smart Builder
As standard practice, every Eldridge Company home is HERS rated. This means:
Every home HVAC and insulation design is rated for energy efficiency, and
Every home is tested by a certified third party HERS rater.
HERS ratings quantify expected energy cost savings and are a useful selling tool for homes.