More info on the geothermal energy system at 633 Amherst Drive

Thank you to all who toured 633 Amherst Drive last Friday afternoon.  We had a nice turnout and many guests were intrigued by the geothermal system, so I thought I’d provide a link to the informative website of the system’s manufacturer, WaterFurnace.

Newsweek article on green homes

The March 17th issue of Newsweek features a piece on green building titled, “Not Just for Tree Huggers.”  Energy efficiency, water consumption and healthy air quality are discussed, including one Texas family’s creative system of filtering rain water from the roof to use for household use.  According to the National Association of Home Builders, home buyers would be willing to spend nearly $9,000 more on a home if it reduces their energy bills. 

If you are thinking of buying or selling your Yolo County residence and would like the expertise of an agent familiar with energy efficiency and green design, contact Joe, Yolo County’s only Certified Ecobroker.

633 Amherst Drive: Magnificient geo-thermal and solar home in Central Davis, $674,900

Just listed! 

Open House on Friday, March 14th, 3-6pm hosted by Joe.

You must see this updated and expanded Oeste Manor home with four bedrooms, two full baths and 2,216 square feet of living area. The home boasts photovoltaic plus a geothermal ground source heat pump for energy savings. Livable indoor and outdoor spaces. The Central Davis location is stellar, with an easy walk or bike to campus and downtown. This is a truly green home in energy efficiency and use of materials.

What is Solar-Geo?

Plenty of homes have photovoltaic panels, and some have geothermal. But 633 Amherst is a unique combination of both clean energies. Since the owners had already completed similar projects, they remodeled the fifty-year old home to combine solar photovoltaic electricity generation with geothermal ground-source heat pump technologies. The WaterFurnace geothermal system uses the renewable energy source in the earth to heat and cool the home, instead of gas and electricity. The system provides cleaner indoor air quality than combustion of fossil fuels by using the Earth and Sun as the energy source.

Attention to detail, energy conservation and sustainable choices:

633 Amherst was designed to include many details sensitive to comfort and sustainability. For example, the flooring is made from ecological forest thinning, using no harmful additives and adding to a natural and healthy room climate, and is particularly recommended for people with dust allergies. The home takes advantage of natural daylighting and ventilation, with French doors and operable clerestory windows. Motion sensors, timers and efficient lighting reduce and automate energy use. As a result of the sustainable design of the home, the total energy bill for 633 Amherst is less than comparable homes.

Listing agent is Cynthia Gerber, a colleague at Coldwell Banker Doug Arnold Real Estate. To schedule a private tour, please contact Joe Kaplan today at 530.304.5978.