This is the second oldest structure
on the tour (1898). It also demonstrates the family’s ongoing efforts
to work toward a zero energy house. Their journey began quite some time ago
back when NREL was named the Solar Energy Research Institute. The project to
achieve zero energy demand is ongoing for all the family members.
The on-site wind turbine was installed
in late 2006, and will eventually provide as much as half of the homeowner's
energy needs!
- Skystream 1.8 kw wind turbine on-site
- Photovoltaic Panels
- Oriented 30° west of true
south and tilted 16° up from horizontal
- Roof mounted and grid-tied
– it’s two months old
- 6.171 kilowatts from 33 panels
- Thermal Envelope / Thermal
Comfort
- Ceiling fan
- Evaporative cooling
- Double sheetrock
- Zoned heating and / or cooling
- Lighting
- Clerestory
- CFL bulbs
- Solar powered outdoor lights
- Construction
- 2 x 6 walls
- High performance windows
- Appliances
- Energy Star rated
- High efficiency furnace
- Transportation / Lifestyles
- Green Features
- Post and beam
- 6 mil vapor barrier over
insulation
- Mitigation of construction
chemicals
- Bamboo flooring
- Water Features
- Low flush toilets
- Xeriscaping
- Low flow shower heads