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April 30th, 2010
Green? Greenwashed? Or Just Miss A Few Details?
A Southern California “Green Renovation Home” just got a lot of press and a Congressional Award…. and then the “rest of the story” came out. The home was called Net Zero but actually turned out to be an Energy Hog. What Happened? Here’s the article (From a British source…. seems to be arm’s length observation)
This "Zero Energy House" got an award from the California Senate, But it turns out that their definition of Zero only referred to the Electricity. Natural Gas still handled the space heating, quite a big chunk. If they had used Heat Pumps and delivered Net Zero.... Now that would be more impressive!
This is exactly the type of press that we dont need in our emerging industry. What can we do to prevent it? See my previous post HERE, agreeing with Henry Gifford that checklist based renovations can miss a few seemingly small pieces of the “House As A System” puzzle and fail miserably. These failures are worse if grandiose claims have been made and awards accepted, like in LEED buildings or this State Senate awarded Net Zero house that isn’t.
There is always something to be learned from any venture, even if it’s what to not do in the future. What can we learn from this Zero Energy House that Isn’t?
1. ”Net Zero” is the new marketing darling. I’ll even be using it myself. But we can expect Marketeers and GreenWashers to twist and abuse the term.
2. We must clarify what we mean by Net Zero. In fairness to the Los Angeles renovator, there are several definitions of the term. They just chose the lowest and easiest to meet standard and grabbed the marketing buzz. (Dont count the natural gas for heating. So only the electricity is Net Zero) This should be called an Electric Net Zero Home.
3. A stronger version of Net Zero is to convert the cost of Therms of Natural Gas to the equivalent number of kilowatts of Electricity. Then Net Zero would really mean Net Zero.
4. To avoid having to convert Therms to Kilowatts, we could build our renovations with Heat Pump technology (both the space heating-cooling and water heating) and eliminate gas altogether, go all electric. Then if we hit Zero… It would really be Zero. This is the type of Net Zero Houses that you will see on these pages from GreenEarthEquities soon.
Challenge & Quiz:
We know that houses must work “As A System” to work correctly and deliver the expected savings. Sometimes the (seemingly) small things spoil the final results. Check out this video from the Register Article.
You’ll see people you know. Lot’s of pieces and parts of Home Performance are there. But there are some missing. What do you think may have been missed that would contribute to such a high heating bill in such a mild climate?
Put your thoughts in the comments section. I’ll add mine in a week.
In the mean time, let’s be clear with our consumers and colleagues what we mean. Net Zero is the hot new marketing buzz word that the public seems to understand. Let’s use it for all its worth toward market transformation but let’s not abuse the public’s trust.
April 23rd, 2010
Deep Energy Renovation: How Deep Can You Go?
How deep can you go in Deep Energy Renovation? Can you cut the utility bill 50%? 75%? 90%? Can you go all the way to Zero? Where the energy bill is Zero? Can you go even further, and become an energy producer? 
Of course with enough renewables such as photovoltaic solar or wind power, we can go all the way to Zero and even become a net energy producer.
Of course it’s possible, especially if you have an unlimited budget. Maybe a research grant or some access to stimulus money or a “demonstration project”….
But on this site the question is always, How much can we do in the plain old free enterprise system? No unlimited budgets here. It’s true, that as an Energy-Wise Investor, I can do whatever I want to the home. That’s the part that makes me feel like a Home Performance Contractor who’s “died and gone to heaven” My only constraint is that the house has to sell at the end of the day. If I “over improve” the project for the market, I’ll be stuck with a break-even or even lose money. Not a good plan for marital peace…
So how low can you go as an Energy-Wise House Flipping Investor? Now that we’ve completed 10 homes, I’ve determined that Zero is possible, even with no stimulus funds or grants. We’ve found that with the improvements that we’ve been making on our typical packages, that our customers’ bills are so low that it wont take too much more to eliminate the remaining electric bill with Solar PV. Actually what we will be shooting for at GreenEarthEquities is “Near Net Zero” or NNZ for our homes. Our Utility Company charges 12 to 48 cents per kilowatt. The cheap kilowatts are called the lifeline allowance. The goal in the NNZ home is to never buy any but the cheapest kilowatts. And actually be at zero many months of the year.
I’m excited about our new goal. We are starting right now on a house that we will finish soon. It isn’t a perfect candidate because we kept some things that aren’t optimal. A 10 year old air conditioner, one ton oversized for our new load, and some metal framed dual pane windows. But we did put cellulose in the walls and sealed the shell so tight that we needed some “On Purpose” ventilation. (Panasonic ERV in this case) We’ll share the results here as we finish up the project, put it on the market, get it sold, and follow the new home owner’s experience and utility bills.
January 4th, 2010
For Real Home Performance… Monitor The Bills
(Reprinted from Nov, 2009)
There’s been a lot of talk about “Really Green” vs “Greenwashing.” The biggest hit has been taken by LEED with Henry Gifford’s blistering presentation in April this year. (Skip to the last paragraph for Henry’s true feelings.) Henry showed how LEED and other points-based rating programs can entice designers to specify gizmos that are currently popular at the expense of tried and true design concepts that dont garner as many points.
First Time Homebuyers, Juan, Corrin & their new son. Although they didn't receive a plaque or certificate or a computer prediction, they are happy about their new home and especially the low utility bills and the comfort of the home.
This results in many LEED buildings costing more to operate than the equivalent non-LEED buildings. Henry suggests that simply monitoring the energy usage (and continuing to monitor it and publish it) is the best way to move us toward energy independence.
What a great idea, Henry! That’s what we do here at GreenEarthEquities. Today I stopped by to pick up the utility bills of one of our buyers participating in our “We Pay Half” program. That’s where we pay half of the Utility Bills for a period of time, usually 2 years. It allows us to put our money where out mouth is and stand behind our claims of energy efficiency… and at the same time keeps the customer motivated toward efficiency because they are paying the other half.
Here are the first 6 months of bills, May thru October. The home is a 40 year old 1200 square foot tract home in Fresno where the summers are really hot. Perhaps even more important is that the homeowner was pregnant with her first child and kept the thermostat at 70 degrees all thru the summer.
Month Gas Electric Total
May 11.06 43.70 55.62
June 5.20 40.36 45.97
July 6.92 109.32 116.88
August 5.09 112.77 118.31
September 6.17 109.97 116.72
October 6.51 71.15 78.24
The home got no certification or plaque. No HERS rating required. No third party testing or computer modeling. The project was designed toward the main thing that counts = the bills. And the bills are about half of what the rest of the neighborhood experiences. Is the homeowner happy? Ecstatic is more like it. Sad that they didn’t get a rating or a plaque? Dont think so. So what’s to not like about that? The deliverable was delivered.
Henry Gifford’s critique was directed at LEED, primarily for commercial buildings. But Residential Programs are not far behind. How much non performance from Home Performance programs will the tax payer allow? Is there political will to demand transparency and performance?
Would the real efficiency of Energy Efficiency Programs improve if the following were implemented:
1. ”We Pay Half” where contractors & developers paid half the utility bill for two years. OR
2. Contractors & Developers wait a year for 50% of their incentive payment and receive it only if the promised deliverable was really delivered.
3. Allow rate payers to see the “Neighborhood Average” along with their bill every month.
Pretty simple stuff really. Please comment in the comments section below. Do you think it’s too simple? Would it work to deliver more energy independence? Or is there too much investment in the testing and modeling and certifying industry that is providing so many of the good new Green Jobs that dont always deliver what the programs promise?
December 20th, 2009
See Two Unique Fresno Attractions Tuesday!
Attendees at the Open House this Tuesday will be treated to two sights that can be seen NO WHERE ELSE. It all happens this Tuesday, Dec. 22 asGreenEarthEquities opens up it’s finished homes and construction projects for a tour. Starting with lunch and mingling at Me n Ed’s Pizza on the corner of Ashlan and Fowler at 11:30 for lunch. Nationally renowned mural artist, Mark DeRaud gives us a whimsical view of Renaissance Art and Life on the walls of the restaurant A former Renaissance employee, we still call on Mark for some of our faux painting requirements.
After some good pizza and Q&A we will visit our second Unique attraction. The most recently completed GreenEarthEquities Energy-Wise Renovation features a totally new type of Air Conditioning and Heating System, a rarely seen Heat Recovery Ventilator system and the adaptation of a New Constructions technique rarely seen in Renovation.
The home is featured on the front cover of Home Energy Magazine. The cover photo shows the Mini Split Heat Pump but the article is mainly about the whole concept of Energy Wise Renovation.
F
inally, (for this stop on the tour) we’ll reveal the reason that all this Energy Efficiency sells so easily in what most people call a depressed market. I’ll also talk about the current sales efforts to sell this home with some new techniques that we are developing right now.
Then we’ll visit the house referred to in previous blogposts as the “Ugliest House In The County” It is about 50% complete and not really ugly anymore…. just in the middle of renovation.
Then we’ll finish with another project that we just started last week. You’ll see it in full demolition mode.
I hope you’ll be able to join us. Please RSVP in the Comments section. And bring all your questions about Energy-Wise Renovation. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next to jump into the business of Saving The Planet, One (foreclosed) House At A Time
November 29th, 2009
91124 A Better Way To Live?
October 16th, 2009
Why Air Conditioning? Different Answers In Different Places
Luelle and I just got back from spending a week grandparenting in Cancun, Mexico. Taking the 3 year old Noah and 18 month old Abigail swimming through the underground river at Xcaret was the highlight along with much sand construction and time in the kiddie pool….
Abigail staying hydrated...
Wow, was it hot. Over 90 on both temperature and humidity. So I got to see first hand the “Other Reason For Air Conditioning” taking moisture out of the air. Water condensed on the Outside of bus windows when air conditioning was turned on in the bus. And the cold tile floors in our room condensed pools of water near the door way. (Sweep or door bottom not existent)
Condensation is a real concern for Energy Wise Renovators, especially for some of you who live in more humid areas than Fresno, where GreenEarthEquities renovates foreclosed homes. But it’s important even here with our tighter homes. I’ll share two examples and the solutions in upcoming posts.
In the mean time, Luelle will be recommending her travel clients schedule Cancun for a December – February vacation.
July 15th, 2009
3332 N Ezie, Fresno, CA 93727
Granite, Travertine, Stainless Steel and Real Wood enhance the kitchen's perfect work triangle.
This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 Bath home in the Clovis School District has been completely renovated with a focus on LOW UTILITY BILLS! The WOW! Package and the Move-in Ready DONE Package make this home stand out above the competition!
The “Energy Package” includes a new Trane Air Conditioner with all new engineered ductwork and register, (R-8) tightly sealed and covered with more insulation (R-50+) over a tight shell seal of the attic floor. Low E2 Dual Pane windows are throughout, even at the garden window at the kitchen sink. Long overhangs on the Western Exposure along with deciduous trees reduce the cooling load.
Crown Molding, Custom Fireplace and Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fans are everywhere along with Energy Saving Motion Sensors and Photo Sensor Controls. Energy Efficient Lighting and Energy Star Appliances along with Gas Lines for the Stove and the Dryer complete the Energy Package.
Imported glass accent tiles with built in shampoo space are one of many "little extras."
The “Wow!” Package includes new cabinets and granite counters throughout, a deep stainless sink with tall GooseNeck faucet with sprayer, Stainless Energy Star Appliances, energy efficient designer light fixtures, travertine floors, glass tile backsplash, custom tile artistry at both bathrooms, upgraded fixtures throughout, oil rubbed bronze hardware on new colonial doors, taller baseboards, chair rail and crown molding, two and three tone paint, as well as upgraded 32 oz Smart Fiber carpet over heavy 6 lb pad.
Glass Bowl and Euro Styled faucet at the master bath
The “Done” Package means you wont have a lot of projects to finish when you move in. New Lawn has been planted front and back along with complete sprinklers and automatic controllers. The new front door has a leaded glass panel and a new entry handle and dead bolts. There is a brand new roll up garage door and a new opener with controllers. All switches, plugs and receptacles have been replaced along with a new 200 amp service.
Custom stucco trim at windows, doors and corners accents the new dash and the 30 year roof.
The roof is 30 year rated and the water heater has been re-located outside the building to gain usable space and add a safety factor. The windows, doors and building corners had a designer trim installed before the entire home was dash coated for a brand new look.
Ducks make some of the best neighbors!
With everything renovated, you’ll have no maintenance worries for a LOOONNG Time! You’ll also have no back yard neighbors except the Canadian Geese and Mallard Ducks that live in a year round ponding basin that provides the “waterfront view.”
For a Printable Brochure click here 3332 N Ezie
June 30th, 2009
5741 E Bernadine, Fresno, CA 93727
This "Zero Energy House" got an award from the California Senate, But it turns out that their definition of Zero only referred to the Electricity. Natural Gas still handled the space heating, quite a big chunk. If they had used Heat Pumps and delivered Net Zero.... Now that would be more impressive!
Deep Energy Renovation: How Deep Can You Go?
How deep can you go in Deep Energy Renovation? Can you cut the utility bill 50%? 75%? 90%? Can you go all the way to Zero? Where the energy bill is Zero? Can you go even further, and become an energy producer? Of course with enough renewables such as photovoltaic solar or wind power, we can go all the way to Zero and even become a net energy producer.
Of course it’s possible, especially if you have an unlimited budget. Maybe a research grant or some access to stimulus money or a “demonstration project”….
But on this site the question is always, How much can we do in the plain old free enterprise system? No unlimited budgets here. It’s true, that as an Energy-Wise Investor, I can do whatever I want to the home. That’s the part that makes me feel like a Home Performance Contractor who’s “died and gone to heaven” My only constraint is that the house has to sell at the end of the day. If I “over improve” the project for the market, I’ll be stuck with a break-even or even lose money. Not a good plan for marital peace…
So how low can you go as an Energy-Wise House Flipping Investor? Now that we’ve completed 10 homes, I’ve determined that Zero is possible, even with no stimulus funds or grants. We’ve found that with the improvements that we’ve been making on our typical packages, that our customers’ bills are so low that it wont take too much more to eliminate the remaining electric bill with Solar PV. Actually what we will be shooting for at GreenEarthEquities is “Near Net Zero” or NNZ for our homes. Our Utility Company charges 12 to 48 cents per kilowatt. The cheap kilowatts are called the lifeline allowance. The goal in the NNZ home is to never buy any but the cheapest kilowatts. And actually be at zero many months of the year.
I’m excited about our new goal. We are starting right now on a house that we will finish soon. It isn’t a perfect candidate because we kept some things that aren’t optimal. A 10 year old air conditioner, one ton oversized for our new load, and some metal framed dual pane windows. But we did put cellulose in the walls and sealed the shell so tight that we needed some “On Purpose” ventilation. (Panasonic ERV in this case) We’ll share the results here as we finish up the project, put it on the market, get it sold, and follow the new home owner’s experience and utility bills.
January 4th, 2010
For Real Home Performance… Monitor The Bills
(Reprinted from Nov, 2009)
There’s been a lot of talk about “Really Green” vs “Greenwashing.” The biggest hit has been taken by LEED with Henry Gifford’s blistering presentation in April this year. (Skip to the last paragraph for Henry’s true feelings.) Henry showed how LEED and other points-based rating programs can entice designers to specify gizmos that are currently popular at the expense of tried and true design concepts that dont garner as many points.
First Time Homebuyers, Juan, Corrin & their new son. Although they didn't receive a plaque or certificate or a computer prediction, they are happy about their new home and especially the low utility bills and the comfort of the home.
This results in many LEED buildings costing more to operate than the equivalent non-LEED buildings. Henry suggests that simply monitoring the energy usage (and continuing to monitor it and publish it) is the best way to move us toward energy independence.
What a great idea, Henry! That’s what we do here at GreenEarthEquities. Today I stopped by to pick up the utility bills of one of our buyers participating in our “We Pay Half” program. That’s where we pay half of the Utility Bills for a period of time, usually 2 years. It allows us to put our money where out mouth is and stand behind our claims of energy efficiency… and at the same time keeps the customer motivated toward efficiency because they are paying the other half.
Here are the first 6 months of bills, May thru October. The home is a 40 year old 1200 square foot tract home in Fresno where the summers are really hot. Perhaps even more important is that the homeowner was pregnant with her first child and kept the thermostat at 70 degrees all thru the summer.
Month Gas Electric Total
May 11.06 43.70 55.62
June 5.20 40.36 45.97
July 6.92 109.32 116.88
August 5.09 112.77 118.31
September 6.17 109.97 116.72
October 6.51 71.15 78.24
The home got no certification or plaque. No HERS rating required. No third party testing or computer modeling. The project was designed toward the main thing that counts = the bills. And the bills are about half of what the rest of the neighborhood experiences. Is the homeowner happy? Ecstatic is more like it. Sad that they didn’t get a rating or a plaque? Dont think so. So what’s to not like about that? The deliverable was delivered.
Henry Gifford’s critique was directed at LEED, primarily for commercial buildings. But Residential Programs are not far behind. How much non performance from Home Performance programs will the tax payer allow? Is there political will to demand transparency and performance?
Would the real efficiency of Energy Efficiency Programs improve if the following were implemented:
1. ”We Pay Half” where contractors & developers paid half the utility bill for two years. OR
2. Contractors & Developers wait a year for 50% of their incentive payment and receive it only if the promised deliverable was really delivered.
3. Allow rate payers to see the “Neighborhood Average” along with their bill every month.
Pretty simple stuff really. Please comment in the comments section below. Do you think it’s too simple? Would it work to deliver more energy independence? Or is there too much investment in the testing and modeling and certifying industry that is providing so many of the good new Green Jobs that dont always deliver what the programs promise?
December 20th, 2009
See Two Unique Fresno Attractions Tuesday!
Attendees at the Open House this Tuesday will be treated to two sights that can be seen NO WHERE ELSE. It all happens this Tuesday, Dec. 22 asGreenEarthEquities opens up it’s finished homes and construction projects for a tour. Starting with lunch and mingling at Me n Ed’s Pizza on the corner of Ashlan and Fowler at 11:30 for lunch. Nationally renowned mural artist, Mark DeRaud gives us a whimsical view of Renaissance Art and Life on the walls of the restaurant A former Renaissance employee, we still call on Mark for some of our faux painting requirements.
After some good pizza and Q&A we will visit our second Unique attraction. The most recently completed GreenEarthEquities Energy-Wise Renovation features a totally new type of Air Conditioning and Heating System, a rarely seen Heat Recovery Ventilator system and the adaptation of a New Constructions technique rarely seen in Renovation.
The home is featured on the front cover of Home Energy Magazine. The cover photo shows the Mini Split Heat Pump but the article is mainly about the whole concept of Energy Wise Renovation.
Finally, (for this stop on the tour) we’ll reveal the reason that all this Energy Efficiency sells so easily in what most people call a depressed market. I’ll also talk about the current sales efforts to sell this home with some new techniques that we are developing right now.
Then we’ll visit the house referred to in previous blogposts as the “Ugliest House In The County” It is about 50% complete and not really ugly anymore…. just in the middle of renovation.
Then we’ll finish with another project that we just started last week. You’ll see it in full demolition mode.
I hope you’ll be able to join us. Please RSVP in the Comments section. And bring all your questions about Energy-Wise Renovation. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next to jump into the business of Saving The Planet, One (foreclosed) House At A Time
November 29th, 2009
91124 A Better Way To Live?
October 16th, 2009
Why Air Conditioning? Different Answers In Different Places
Luelle and I just got back from spending a week grandparenting in Cancun, Mexico. Taking the 3 year old Noah and 18 month old Abigail swimming through the underground river at Xcaret was the highlight along with much sand construction and time in the kiddie pool….
Abigail staying hydrated...
Wow, was it hot. Over 90 on both temperature and humidity. So I got to see first hand the “Other Reason For Air Conditioning” taking moisture out of the air. Water condensed on the Outside of bus windows when air conditioning was turned on in the bus. And the cold tile floors in our room condensed pools of water near the door way. (Sweep or door bottom not existent)
Condensation is a real concern for Energy Wise Renovators, especially for some of you who live in more humid areas than Fresno, where GreenEarthEquities renovates foreclosed homes. But it’s important even here with our tighter homes. I’ll share two examples and the solutions in upcoming posts.
In the mean time, Luelle will be recommending her travel clients schedule Cancun for a December – February vacation.
July 15th, 2009
3332 N Ezie, Fresno, CA 93727
Granite, Travertine, Stainless Steel and Real Wood enhance the kitchen's perfect work triangle.
This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 Bath home in the Clovis School District has been completely renovated with a focus on LOW UTILITY BILLS! The WOW! Package and the Move-in Ready DONE Package make this home stand out above the competition!
The “Energy Package” includes a new Trane Air Conditioner with all new engineered ductwork and register, (R-8) tightly sealed and covered with more insulation (R-50+) over a tight shell seal of the attic floor. Low E2 Dual Pane windows are throughout, even at the garden window at the kitchen sink. Long overhangs on the Western Exposure along with deciduous trees reduce the cooling load.
Crown Molding, Custom Fireplace and Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fans are everywhere along with Energy Saving Motion Sensors and Photo Sensor Controls. Energy Efficient Lighting and Energy Star Appliances along with Gas Lines for the Stove and the Dryer complete the Energy Package.
Imported glass accent tiles with built in shampoo space are one of many "little extras."
The “Wow!” Package includes new cabinets and granite counters throughout, a deep stainless sink with tall GooseNeck faucet with sprayer, Stainless Energy Star Appliances, energy efficient designer light fixtures, travertine floors, glass tile backsplash, custom tile artistry at both bathrooms, upgraded fixtures throughout, oil rubbed bronze hardware on new colonial doors, taller baseboards, chair rail and crown molding, two and three tone paint, as well as upgraded 32 oz Smart Fiber carpet over heavy 6 lb pad.
Glass Bowl and Euro Styled faucet at the master bath
The “Done” Package means you wont have a lot of projects to finish when you move in. New Lawn has been planted front and back along with complete sprinklers and automatic controllers. The new front door has a leaded glass panel and a new entry handle and dead bolts. There is a brand new roll up garage door and a new opener with controllers. All switches, plugs and receptacles have been replaced along with a new 200 amp service.
Custom stucco trim at windows, doors and corners accents the new dash and the 30 year roof.
The roof is 30 year rated and the water heater has been re-located outside the building to gain usable space and add a safety factor. The windows, doors and building corners had a designer trim installed before the entire home was dash coated for a brand new look.
Ducks make some of the best neighbors!
With everything renovated, you’ll have no maintenance worries for a LOOONNG Time! You’ll also have no back yard neighbors except the Canadian Geese and Mallard Ducks that live in a year round ponding basin that provides the “waterfront view.”
For a Printable Brochure click here 3332 N Ezie
June 30th, 2009
5741 E Bernadine, Fresno, CA 93727
First Time Homebuyers, Juan, Corrin & their new son. Although they didn't receive a plaque or certificate or a computer prediction, they are happy about their new home and especially the low utility bills and the comfort of the home.
See Two Unique Fresno Attractions Tuesday!
Attendees at the Open House this Tuesday will be treated to two sights that can be seen NO WHERE ELSE. It all happens this Tuesday, Dec. 22 asGreenEarthEquities opens up it’s finished homes and construction projects for a tour. Starting with lunch and mingling at Me n Ed’s Pizza on the corner of Ashlan and Fowler at 11:30 for lunch. Nationally renowned mural artist, Mark DeRaud gives us a whimsical view of Renaissance Art and Life on the walls of the restaurant A former Renaissance employee, we still call on Mark for some of our faux painting requirements.
After some good pizza and Q&A we will visit our second Unique attraction. The most recently completed GreenEarthEquities Energy-Wise Renovation features a totally new type of Air Conditioning and Heating System, a rarely seen Heat Recovery Ventilator system and the adaptation of a New Constructions technique rarely seen in Renovation.
The home is featured on the front cover of Home Energy Magazine. The cover photo shows the Mini Split Heat Pump but the article is mainly about the whole concept of Energy Wise Renovation.
Finally, (for this stop on the tour) we’ll reveal the reason that all this Energy Efficiency sells so easily in what most people call a depressed market. I’ll also talk about the current sales efforts to sell this home with some new techniques that we are developing right now.
Then we’ll visit the house referred to in previous blogposts as the “Ugliest House In The County” It is about 50% complete and not really ugly anymore…. just in the middle of renovation.
Then we’ll finish with another project that we just started last week. You’ll see it in full demolition mode.
I hope you’ll be able to join us. Please RSVP in the Comments section. And bring all your questions about Energy-Wise Renovation. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next to jump into the business of Saving The Planet, One (foreclosed) House At A Time
November 29th, 2009
91124 A Better Way To Live?
October 16th, 2009
Why Air Conditioning? Different Answers In Different Places
Luelle and I just got back from spending a week grandparenting in Cancun, Mexico. Taking the 3 year old Noah and 18 month old Abigail swimming through the underground river at Xcaret was the highlight along with much sand construction and time in the kiddie pool….
Abigail staying hydrated...
Wow, was it hot. Over 90 on both temperature and humidity. So I got to see first hand the “Other Reason For Air Conditioning” taking moisture out of the air. Water condensed on the Outside of bus windows when air conditioning was turned on in the bus. And the cold tile floors in our room condensed pools of water near the door way. (Sweep or door bottom not existent)
Condensation is a real concern for Energy Wise Renovators, especially for some of you who live in more humid areas than Fresno, where GreenEarthEquities renovates foreclosed homes. But it’s important even here with our tighter homes. I’ll share two examples and the solutions in upcoming posts.
In the mean time, Luelle will be recommending her travel clients schedule Cancun for a December – February vacation.
July 15th, 2009
3332 N Ezie, Fresno, CA 93727
Granite, Travertine, Stainless Steel and Real Wood enhance the kitchen's perfect work triangle.
This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 Bath home in the Clovis School District has been completely renovated with a focus on LOW UTILITY BILLS! The WOW! Package and the Move-in Ready DONE Package make this home stand out above the competition!
The “Energy Package” includes a new Trane Air Conditioner with all new engineered ductwork and register, (R-8) tightly sealed and covered with more insulation (R-50+) over a tight shell seal of the attic floor. Low E2 Dual Pane windows are throughout, even at the garden window at the kitchen sink. Long overhangs on the Western Exposure along with deciduous trees reduce the cooling load.
Crown Molding, Custom Fireplace and Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fans are everywhere along with Energy Saving Motion Sensors and Photo Sensor Controls. Energy Efficient Lighting and Energy Star Appliances along with Gas Lines for the Stove and the Dryer complete the Energy Package.
Imported glass accent tiles with built in shampoo space are one of many "little extras."
The “Wow!” Package includes new cabinets and granite counters throughout, a deep stainless sink with tall GooseNeck faucet with sprayer, Stainless Energy Star Appliances, energy efficient designer light fixtures, travertine floors, glass tile backsplash, custom tile artistry at both bathrooms, upgraded fixtures throughout, oil rubbed bronze hardware on new colonial doors, taller baseboards, chair rail and crown molding, two and three tone paint, as well as upgraded 32 oz Smart Fiber carpet over heavy 6 lb pad.
Glass Bowl and Euro Styled faucet at the master bath
The “Done” Package means you wont have a lot of projects to finish when you move in. New Lawn has been planted front and back along with complete sprinklers and automatic controllers. The new front door has a leaded glass panel and a new entry handle and dead bolts. There is a brand new roll up garage door and a new opener with controllers. All switches, plugs and receptacles have been replaced along with a new 200 amp service.
Custom stucco trim at windows, doors and corners accents the new dash and the 30 year roof.
The roof is 30 year rated and the water heater has been re-located outside the building to gain usable space and add a safety factor. The windows, doors and building corners had a designer trim installed before the entire home was dash coated for a brand new look.
Ducks make some of the best neighbors!
With everything renovated, you’ll have no maintenance worries for a LOOONNG Time! You’ll also have no back yard neighbors except the Canadian Geese and Mallard Ducks that live in a year round ponding basin that provides the “waterfront view.”
For a Printable Brochure click here 3332 N Ezie
June 30th, 2009
5741 E Bernadine, Fresno, CA 93727
Why Air Conditioning? Different Answers In Different Places
Luelle and I just got back from spending a week grandparenting in Cancun, Mexico. Taking the 3 year old Noah and 18 month old Abigail swimming through the underground river at Xcaret was the highlight along with much sand construction and time in the kiddie pool….
Abigail staying hydrated...
Wow, was it hot. Over 90 on both temperature and humidity. So I got to see first hand the “Other Reason For Air Conditioning” taking moisture out of the air. Water condensed on the Outside of bus windows when air conditioning was turned on in the bus. And the cold tile floors in our room condensed pools of water near the door way. (Sweep or door bottom not existent)
Condensation is a real concern for Energy Wise Renovators, especially for some of you who live in more humid areas than Fresno, where GreenEarthEquities renovates foreclosed homes. But it’s important even here with our tighter homes. I’ll share two examples and the solutions in upcoming posts.
In the mean time, Luelle will be recommending her travel clients schedule Cancun for a December – February vacation.
July 15th, 2009
3332 N Ezie, Fresno, CA 93727
Granite, Travertine, Stainless Steel and Real Wood enhance the kitchen's perfect work triangle.
This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 Bath home in the Clovis School District has been completely renovated with a focus on LOW UTILITY BILLS! The WOW! Package and the Move-in Ready DONE Package make this home stand out above the competition!
The “Energy Package” includes a new Trane Air Conditioner with all new engineered ductwork and register, (R-8) tightly sealed and covered with more insulation (R-50+) over a tight shell seal of the attic floor. Low E2 Dual Pane windows are throughout, even at the garden window at the kitchen sink. Long overhangs on the Western Exposure along with deciduous trees reduce the cooling load.
Crown Molding, Custom Fireplace and Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fans are everywhere along with Energy Saving Motion Sensors and Photo Sensor Controls. Energy Efficient Lighting and Energy Star Appliances along with Gas Lines for the Stove and the Dryer complete the Energy Package.
Imported glass accent tiles with built in shampoo space are one of many "little extras."
The “Wow!” Package includes new cabinets and granite counters throughout, a deep stainless sink with tall GooseNeck faucet with sprayer, Stainless Energy Star Appliances, energy efficient designer light fixtures, travertine floors, glass tile backsplash, custom tile artistry at both bathrooms, upgraded fixtures throughout, oil rubbed bronze hardware on new colonial doors, taller baseboards, chair rail and crown molding, two and three tone paint, as well as upgraded 32 oz Smart Fiber carpet over heavy 6 lb pad.
Glass Bowl and Euro Styled faucet at the master bath
The “Done” Package means you wont have a lot of projects to finish when you move in. New Lawn has been planted front and back along with complete sprinklers and automatic controllers. The new front door has a leaded glass panel and a new entry handle and dead bolts. There is a brand new roll up garage door and a new opener with controllers. All switches, plugs and receptacles have been replaced along with a new 200 amp service.
Custom stucco trim at windows, doors and corners accents the new dash and the 30 year roof.
The roof is 30 year rated and the water heater has been re-located outside the building to gain usable space and add a safety factor. The windows, doors and building corners had a designer trim installed before the entire home was dash coated for a brand new look.
Ducks make some of the best neighbors!
With everything renovated, you’ll have no maintenance worries for a LOOONNG Time! You’ll also have no back yard neighbors except the Canadian Geese and Mallard Ducks that live in a year round ponding basin that provides the “waterfront view.”
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June 30th, 2009
5741 E Bernadine, Fresno, CA 93727
Granite, Travertine, Stainless Steel and Real Wood enhance the kitchen's perfect work triangle.
Crown Molding, Custom Fireplace and Ceiling Fans
Imported glass accent tiles with built in shampoo space are one of many "little extras."
Glass Bowl and Euro Styled faucet at the master bath
Custom stucco trim at windows, doors and corners accents the new dash and the 30 year roof.
Ducks make some of the best neighbors!
5741 E Bernadine, Fresno, CA 93727
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