Home Details
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.