Active solar heating systems are most cost-effective when they are used for most of the year, that is, in cold climates with good solar resources. They are most economical if they are displacing more expensive heating fuels, such as electricity, propane, and oil heat. Some states offer sales tax exemptions, income tax credits or deductions, and property tax exemptions or deductions for solar energy systems.
The cost of an active solar heating system will vary. Commercial systems range from $30 to $80 per square foot of collector area, installed. Usually, the larger the system, the less it costs per unit of collector area. Commercially available collectors come with warranties of 10 years or more, and should easily last decades longer. The economics of an active space heating system improve if it also heats domestic water, because an otherwise idle collector can heat water in the summer.
Heating your home with an active solar energy system can significantly reduce your fuel bills in the winter. A solar heating system will also reduce the amount of air pollution and greenhouse gases that result from your use of fossil fuels such as oil, propane, and natural gas for heating or that may be used to generate the electricity that you use.
Less efficient than central heating systems, but can save energy when used appropriately.
Small space heaters are typically used when the main heating system is inadequate or when central heating is too costly to install or operate. In some cases, small space heaters can be less expensive to use if you only want to heat one room or supplement inadequate heating in one room. They can also boost the temperature of rooms used by individuals who are sensitive to cold, especially elderly persons, without overheating your entire home.
Although most space heaters rely on convection (the circulation of air in a room) to heat a room, some rely on radiant heating; that is, they emit infrared radiation that directly heats up objects and people that are within their line of sight. Radiant heaters are a more efficient choice when you will be in a room for only a few hours, if you can remain within the line of sight of the heater. They can be more efficient when using a room for a short period because they avoid the energy needed to heat the entire room by instead directly heating the occupant of the room and the occupant's immediate surroundings.
Heat Island Reduction: Majority this neighborhood is made up of green spaces such as individual trees & shrubs, parks, gardens, and green roof’s. There are walking/running trials to support exercise within the community. The houses also have solar roof tiles, which take the shape of any roof and are an affective energy source.
On-site Renewable Energy Sources:
Modern wind turbines fall into two basic groups: the horizontal-axis variety, as shown in the photo, and the vertical-axis design, like the eggbeater-style Darrieus model, named after its French inventor.
Horizontal-axis wind turbines typically either have two or three blades. These three-bladed wind turbines are operated "upwind," with the blades facing into the wind.
Utility-scale turbines range in size from 100 kilowatts to as large as several megawatts. Larger turbines are grouped together into wind farms, which provide bulk power to the electrical grid.
Single small turbines, below 100 kilowatts, are used for homes, telecommunications dishes, or water pumping. Small turbines are sometimes used in connection with diesel generators, batteries, and photovoltaic systems. These systems are called hybrid wind systems and are typically used in remote, off-grid locations, where a connection to the utility grid is not available.
Wind turbine
The helix S322 2.0 KW axis wind generate produces usable power at 11 mph with optimum speed at 15.6 mph. The model units are 10 feet, 10 inches tall with a 4 foot by 8.66 foot rotor dimension. (housing of the Northwest Property). Many horizontal residential models resemble are 3 foot to 10 foot blade span. It takes 8 mph winds to kick an average turbine into gear and about 15 mph to generate electricity. United States wind maps show the strongest guests in the middle states, off coasts and near mountains. An average residential model generates 1 kW to 10kW according to AWEA. A 10 kW unit could completely power an average home in good wind conditions. A 2 kW model provides just supplement power but is a more manageable size. Most residential systems cost $15000 to $20000 installed by turbine dealers.
Solar electric
The 5.4 KW PV system, consisting of 24 sun power SPR-255 BLK solar panels generates an output of 4119 KWh per year. (housing of the Northwest Property)
Green Roof
Vegetated roofs filled with growing medium and a selection of sedums chosen especially for the location and condition. Enables rain water to be harvested to a gallon cistern providing irrigation for the site.
Window Flashing
Vapor flashing, factory formed corners and vapor sill savor are engineered to prevent moisture intrusion around the windows or doors.
Compost filled living wall
Provides an attractive alternative to a concrete or masonry wall, absorbs storm water and produces oxygen
