Energy Systems - RGBS
Real Green Building Systems (RGBS) combines water conservation, energy conservation and renewable energy technologies (see list below) to create a proactive, passive (vs. passive solar) home. The RGBS patent-pending, integrated systems approach results in minimal energy required for heating and cooling.
Overview
Water Conservation
- Plumbing Based Fire Protection System
- Reclamation of Water
Solar Therman Heat
- Efficient Hot Water Heating & Distribution
- Radiant Floor Heating
Energy Conservation / Generation
- Thermal Building Wrap Insulation
- Photovoltaic Renewable Energy
Benefits
Subdivision Planning Possibilities
- Up to 50% reduction in infrastructure cost and Carbon Footprint
- Water storage requirements reduced by 50%, fire hydrants reduced by 75%
- Homes have qualified for an ISO 2 rating
Contractors
- Building concessions made due to use of energy efficient building technologies such as: closed attic, affordable insulation under concrete slab
- Materials sourced and stocked locally thru-out the country
- Designs in place for radiant heating, solar, reclaimed water and plumbing based fire protection systems
- All systems fall within state approved guidelines for energy and water conservation technologies
- Assistance with regulatory oversight { ICC,UPC }
Home Owners
- Comparably priced to traditional homes, 2100 sf ranging from $185,000-$225,000 (2010)
- 75%-80% less energy required
- 35%-50% less water required
- Significantly reduced home owners insurance due to better ISO rating
For more details please refer to Patrick J. Coughlin’s article titled Sustainability: It’s More Than Structures (Link below) or contact us.
Sustainability: It's More Than Structures
For more information and tours of an operational proactive, passive home,
contact Doug Lenberg at (505) 947-1242 or Email: dlenberg.rgbs@gmail.com