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Paul’s Home in Berkeley

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

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

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

ELECTRIFICATION

  • 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

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.