New Trend - Residential
Green Energy Retrofits
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An important element of the green energy revolution is energy upgrades for existing residential homes implementing energy saving technology, products and practices. With government rebates available for green energy upgrades and green building expertise available from contractors that have been certified in green building, homeowners now have an excellent opportunity to invest in energy upgrades and save on energy costs.
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LeDuc & Dexter & Pinnacle Homes are making energy
upgrades to this existing home in Santa Rosa
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LeDuc & Dexter Inc. is working with Pinnacle Homes on residential green energy upgrades. They are currently working on a two-story, 3,000 square foot home in Santa Rosa. “It’s a hybrid domestic water and space heating project”, says Tom LeDuc, President & CEO of LeDuc & Dexter. |
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LeDuc & Dexter installed radiant solar panels with
glycol lines to prohibit freezing in cold weather |
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The home has two solar collectors mounted on the roof to conduct heat, which is used to heat water and heat the home. They also installed a Phoenix Solar water heater with an integral Munchkin boiler. Piping was run from the Phoenix heater to a fan coil unit installed in the attic by the HVAC contractor. LeDuc & Dexter changed out all of the existing faucets and shower heads with water conserving units. The toilets were also replaced with ultra low flow dual flush units. |
Old fixtures where replaced with energy efficient
ones like this water conserving showerhead
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The Phoenix Solar heater has an internal heat exchanger for the solar collectors combined with a highly efficient 97% gas fired back-up heat exchanger all in one storage tank. The Phoenix Solar heater, which has a 97% efficiency rating, will transfer all the energy the sun can provide and also provide hot water and space heating through the internal gas fired back-up when the sun is not shining. |
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Phoenix Solar heater next to return line air duct,
which replaces the space of the home's original
furnace and sends warmed air to the attic heater
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Energy upgrades are an important part of the green building revolution and an important focus of LeDuc & Dexter’s green plumbing expertise. LeDuc & Dexter is committed to green building and they have acquired a number of certifications through on going educational programs in an effort to be a leader in this emerging industry and help their clients get the best possible results. |
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Editorial Credits
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LeDuc & Dexter Inc.
Tom LeDuc, President & CEO
Writer
Sam Gallagher
Dommer & Associates Editor
Tom LeDuc
LeDuc & Dexter Inc.
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