4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2500 Square Feet

	Estimated Utility Bill: $70    Monthly Savings: $500
	This home is designed to NOT use any fossil fuels. You will save $200 to $500 per month compared to a conventional home.

Description
Be on the cusp of the green movement. We are ready to break ground on a custom green farm house located 1 minute from the ShopRight Plaza on Hoyt Rd in Warwick, NY. House is tucked away on a three parcel flag lot, allowing the ultimate in privacy, but still being within walking distance to civilization. From solar panels to spray foam insulation, this house is designed to not use ANY fossil fuels and operate on an extremely low electric bill. In 10 years all homes will be built this way, future proof your most important investment, save hundreds a month on utilities, all while doing your part to help save the environment.

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Features

Grid-Tie Solar Electric
Use the sun's energy to offset a good portion of your electrical bill. In times of low usage your meter may even run backwards! More Info

Hallowell Acadia Heat Pump
This all weather heat pump is the future of home heating and cooling. It can provide savings of up to 70% over other traditional heating systems. More Info

HEPA Filter & Energy Recovery
Due to the massive insulation in our homes we use whole-house filtration & fresh air reintroduction using a HPV for maximum energy recovery. More Info

AirTap™ Hot Water Heater
Use the are air around you to heat your water & save $200 - $300 a year on your heating bill. AirTap™ is the most efficient hot water system available. More Info

Superior Wall Precast Foundations
Foundations feature a continuous layer of insulation bonded directly to the concrete, resulting in major energy savings. More Info

Wireless Home Automation
Turn lights on and off, sense if there is water is your basement, see who is at the front door. Anything is possible with modern home automation. More Info

Fiberboard Siding
Cement fiber siding is extremely strong, and is resistant to fires, insects and rot and doesn't rely on renewable resources! More Info

Icynene® Spray Foam Insulation
Icynene® is a foam insulation which is sprayed into walls, floors, and ceilings, it expands in seconds to create a superior insulation and air barrier. More Info

Low E Argon Windows
Windows are a major source of energy loss. Using high efficiency windows dramatically cuts down on your heating and cooling bills. More Info

Energy Star Appliances
The average home spends about $1,900 on energy costs every year? Energy Star appliances save energy, reduce costs, & help save the environment. More Info

Low Flow Fixtures
Using low flow fixtures can save you 1000s of gallons of water per year. We proudly use low-flow toilets, water conserving faucets and low-flow showerheads.

Rainwater Recovery
Store the 100s of gallons of rainwater that go down your gutters during a single rainstorm for future use watering your lawn. More Info

Compact Florescent Lighting
CFLs are 4 times more efficient & last up to 10 times longer than incandescents. A 22-watt CFL is equal to a 100 watt incandescent & uses 50 - 80% less energy.

Bamboo Flooring
Unlike most hardwood floors, bamboo is not produced from a tree but an extremely fast growing grass. It has very low VOC and is a renewable resource. More Info

Low VOC Paints
Low VOC paints contain reduced levels of volatile organic compounds, which emit smog-producing pollutants into the air. More Info

Vacancy Sensors
Always forget to turn off the lights? By installing vacancy sensors in bathrooms, closets, basements etc you can help save lots of electricity. More Info

Electricity Usage Monitor
Studies show that just by monitoring your energy usage you will conserve 10%-20% more. Why not do it in style using the Wattson. More info

*Electricity estimates assume homeowner takes proactive steps to conserve and doesn't do things like leave their 75 inch plasma home theatre on all day :).