2010
Really BIG
GREEN Raffle Home!

This beautiful home will be the GRAND PRIZE of the 17th annual Really BIG Raffle. This home will be our first Really BIG GREEN home!  Fully integrated with energy saving components and construction methods, this home will be ENERGY STAR® qualified and a certified Green Home.  

The floor plan is charming on the outside and ready for fun on the inside! The open layout of the main floor is perfect for entertaining, while still maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. The second floor is fully dedicated to a loft-style master retreat complete with garden tub, separate shower, double vanities, huge walk in closet and sitting area. The plan is a two-story three bedroom, two bath with 2,147 finished square feet.

Features and Upgrades Include:

  • Spacious Gourmet Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • Huge Kitchen Island
  • Flat Top Slide-in Range
  • Heat Pump 
  • Cozy Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Wrapped Windows
  • Built in Window Seats
  • Recessed Lighting  
  • Second Level Master Retreat
  • Jetted Garden Tub in Master
  • Covered Front Porch
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Fully Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

 

Green/Efficiency Components Include:

  • R-21 Wall Insulation
  • Mastic Sealing on Ductwork
  • Low-E Windows
  • Insulated Hot Water Pipes
  • Finished Garage Walls
  • Meet or Exceed Air Sealing 7.0 ACH Envelope Tightness
  • Fluorescent Lighting
  • R-5 Insulated Doors
  •  ENERGY STAR® Certified
  • 16 SEER Carrier Heat Pump
  • High Efficiency Furnace and Water Heater
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • EnergyStar Appliances
  • Water-Saver Showerheads, faucets and toilets
  • and Much More!

 
What makes an ENERGY STAR® home different?

 An ENERGY STAR® home is planned and constructed in a manner that allows it to meet a series of performance tests.  When you take ownership of an ENERGY STAR® qualified home, you can be assured of the following: 

  • Energy Efficiency - All systems, materials and construction methods used on this home were thoughtfully planned out to help ensure your home will have the highest protection against heating and cooling loss, moisture, drafts, pollution and noise.
  • Affordability - An average savings of $400 per year over similar plan homes constructed without these qualifications.
  • Environmental Responsibility - In addition to the reduced amount of energy consumption, the home will also have less greenhouse gas emmissions than similar homes for generations to come.  It is a little known fact that residential homes contribute to 17% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Third Party Verified - An independent contractor must inspect and put the home through a series of rigorous tests throughout the construction process and certify it performs to the ENERGY STAR® government regulations.