ENERGY & EFFICIENCY

• Rooftop Solar : 4.36 kW

• Storage Battery: NeoVolta NV14 (14.4 kWh) installed by Synergy Power           

• Insulation / leak sealing: Air sealing by Paul (DIY), insulation done by McHale's Insulation

• Double-paned windows

• Heat Pump HVAC: Pioneer heat pump installed by Paul (DIY), refrigerant charged by Anchor Heating

• Heat Pump Water Heater: AO Smith HPTU-66N (66 gallons), installed by Paul (DIY)

• Induction Range: GE Profile

• Electric Clothes Dryer and clothesline: LG stacked washer / dryer combo, installed by Paul

• Kasa Plug (smart plug) used on heated bidet seat

WATER CONSERVATION

• Water recirculation pump: ACT D'Mand recirculation pump, installed by Paul (DIY)

• Super Low-flow toilet: Niagara Conservation

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE

• Drip Irrigation and pesticide-free yard with drought-tolerant plants 

OTHER

• Carbon Monoxide detector in kitchen showed how much their gas stove was polluting and degrading the air quality: CO Experts Low Level Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amazon Link)

HOME INSPECTOR TIPS 

• Home Sellers: don’t buy new gas appliances to show your home. Allow the seller to go electric and take advantage of all the rebates.

• New Buyers: Bundle your upgrades: do roofing, attic sealing and insulation, and new electric wiring in the attic at the same time.

• New Buyers: If you let your solar installer do the panel upgrade as part of the solar job, it costs much less than if you do an electric panel upgrade at a different time, as a standalone job.