photo credit: Andreas Demmelbauer
The Arizona Regional MLS, where homes for sale in Scottsdale, Phoenix and other area cities can be found, has just added the ability to list the following green (environmentally sound / energy efficient) features to sales and rental listing descriptions.
New tracking fields include:
- Solar PV Panels
- Solar Pool Equipment
- R‐Value Upgrades
- HERS Rating
- Energy Audit
- Energy Star Appliance(s)
- HVAC (16 SEER+)
- Gray Water System
- Recirculation Pump
- Tankless Hot Water Heater
- Sustainable Flooring
- Smart Home Systems
Also, Green/Energy Certifications can be listed, but must be documented with the associated certification:
- Energy Star Certified
- LEED Certified
- LEED Neighborhood Development
- Green Program Certification Pending
- Scottsdale Green Building Program
- NAHB Green Program
To protect the integrity of the home listing information, the following definitions will be used:
- Solar PV Panels: Solar Photovoltaic Panels, panels used in the generation of building electricity from the energy of sunlight using solar cells for energy and converting sun energy directly into electricity.
- R‐Value Upgrades: upgrades from building codes, refer to builder invoice, verification may be necessary.
- HERS Rating: Home Energy Rating, a professionally certified energy analysis of the home’s design.
- Energy Audit: a professional inspection that includes IR photography, blower door test and other forms of advanced inspection techniques.
- Energy Star Appliance(s): Energy Star labeled appliances that convey with the property.
- HVAC (16 SEER+): heating, ventilating, and air conditioning in the home with a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of 16 or above.
- Gray Water System: a system to collect wastewater generated from domestic processes such as dish washing, laundry and bathing, for reuse.
- Recirculation Pump: a water conservation pump providing nearly instant hot water at the point of use.
- Tankless Hot Water Heater: provides hot water only as needed quickly to the point of use, also known as Instantaneous or Demand Water Heater.
- Sustainable Flooring: flooring made from natural, recycled, reclaimed or certified sources without the use of toxic chemicals in manufacturing or installation.
- Smart Home System: the integration of the residence’s various home automation systems.
So now, if you have an energy efficient home for sale, you can tout it, and if you are planning to buy green home, you can search for it, too.
{ 3 trackbacks }
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
That’s pretty cool. Kinda makes me wish we were seeing more stimulus money being used to promote this sort of tech instead of gratuitous new car buying these days…
.-= Brian DR1665´s last blog ..Bond Cars: Goldfinger =-.
I love to hear stories like this. But remember, HVAC systems must be properly sized and maintained regularly to realize desired efficiency results, regardless of SEER ratings. For example, according to US Dept of Energy website up to 30% energy savings can result from compressor energy alone if coils are cleaned vs. not. In addition this may help with dust control, promote equipment longevity, and improved indoor air quality and comfort. Most manufacturers and US Dept of Energy suggest that you inspect and clean coils and other components as much as annually. To learn more you can visit:
http://www.nadca.com
http://www.safetyking.com
http://www.ductpro.com
http://www.ductcleanersnetwork.org
http://www.energy.gov
MJ Palazzolo
President
Safety King Inc
An Energy Star Service Partner