What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home is designed for comfort and to minimize energy usage. The home is \"off grid\" with all of the electricity needed coming from a 1500 watt solar array with backup provided by a propane generator. In addition, the home is super insulated and oriented for passive solar gain. The home was designed with the modern conveniences of a traditional home but to use 50% to 70% less energy.Property Description
A \"Green\" home!! Off the CMP Grid, this passive solar home has 1500 watt solar array with backup provided by a propane generator. Spectacular setting, 3 BR, 2 baths, tiled & wood floors, garage, apple grove, open floor plan, long winding driveway.
Neighborhood Description
This home is located in a rural area of Lincoln county in Maine. This is not a neighborhood setting and the neighbors are spread apart.Market Area
Whitefield is a rural town 15 minutes from the capital city Augusta.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | no |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) Solar - Active Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Part of Heating System |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Shingles - Wood |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock Wood - Solid |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |