What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Solar Power (net utility costs are ZERO after Renewable Energy Credits).
Major energy efficiency upgrade done by Edge Energy (report available with disclosures)
-Whole house air-sealing
-Increased insulation in attic and all windows and doors recaulked
-HVAC Duct sealing- reduced air leakage by over 90%
-Efficient lighting- most bulbs replaced w LED and some high efficiency fluorescent
-Insulated, new doors installed- front door, kitchen door garage to basement/ basement to outside.
-In 2010 replaced roof w 50 year guaranteed Standing seam metal roof
-Dual Solar Photo-voltaic System
Solar Solutions installed US made Solar PhotoVoltaic (Solar PV) panels on south-facing front roof (traditional panels- #30). In addition we added “thin film solar” by Unisolar on the north roof. Together they are a 9KW system.
-Water efficiency is aided by “Stealth”/Niagra high efficiency/low water use toilets, Water sense shower heads from Niagra and a low water use front loading Maytag Washing machine.
-Fans- ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen and back porch allow thermostat settings to be slightly higher than average in summer and still maintain a comfortable inside air temperature
-Double paned replacement windows
-HVAC system is a high efficiency TRANE electric heat pump/gas furnace hybrid installed in April, 2014. The AC was new at the time also. High efficiency air filter/cleaner includes a UV lighting system sterilizing the air (mold, bacteria, viruses). Electric water heater is also high efficiency and 3 years old.
-Energy Efficient Appliances including electric induction smooth top range with convection oven (most efficient and safe)
-Sunroom is “conditioned space” with both the energy effiicent Mitsubishi heat/AC minisplit AND radiant heating in the floor and Pella windows/doors.
-Radiant heated floors “Warm tiles” brand in the kitchen, sunroom, plus basement bath and double bath floors on second floor bedroom level which are not only efficient (you can set the thermostat lower) but much more pleasant for air quality and thermal comfort.
-V ST Farms (extensive garden beds for food) is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a wildlife habitat!
DC Department of the Environment Riversmart homes participant:
• 4 rainbarrels- two are 75 gallon each and two are 3 units in series with total capacity of 225
gallons- installed with incentives from DCDOE
Two American Hornbeam trees (or Ironwood) Carpinus caroliniana o planted by Casey trees
• Qualified for Pervious surface improvement
• Qualified for incentive to install green roof
-Gary Pool originally built in 1990’s was upgraded/renovated in 2015 by Premier Aquatics:
1. Resurfaced and drains and lighting updated, Pressure testing verified no leaks.
2. Equipment cleaned and maintained weekly and winterized by Premier Aquatics.
3. Pool equipment is less than 5 years old (can get specifics) includes a Whisper quiet pump, Polaris automatic sweep vacuum and an automatic chlorinator (requiring very little additional chemicals are needed). This salt-water based water is more gentle on skin.Property Description
RENOVATED 4000 SF GREEN HOME! Light-filled!! Solar! Net zero utility costs! 4 fin levels 6+ BR, 4.5 BA, main has LR w FP, DR open to TSK, Family room, office, PR. Garage. LL guest rm. Private, deep lot with garden, pool, patio! Walk 2 shops, restaurants, transportation farmer's market, parks+++Great location for commuting downtown, No VA, MD. Urban farm/oasis! Key/Hardy/Wilson schoolsNeighborhood Description
Palisades neighborhood is eminently walkable with library, transportation, shops and convenience, restaurants, playgrounds and parks just a block and a half away! A 73 bike score and 75 walk score! Great access to bike trails and C & O Canal path taking you downtown or out to Great Falls! Walk to Key Elementary School.Market Area
Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) program announced that Washington, DC has retained its gold status designation as a walk-friendly city. Washington, DC was the only community to earn gold status during this round of designations. oday, nearly 14 percent of DC residents walk to their place of work, the second highest percentage amongst cities in the nation. And D.C. is planting 100 trees a day! 8,000 per year!School District
Key Elementary, Hardy Middle School and Wilson High School are all highly ranked.Community
This is a superb location for green commuting into Downtown DC, to Georgetown, George Washington and American Universites, Georgetown and Sibley Hospitals, Northern VA and more!Location of Home or Land
Urban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Masonry |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Cotton Batt |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
