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Cent-A-Meter Energy Monitoring System
The Cent-A-Meter in-home energy monitor helps families manage their daily use of electricity more effectively and to reduce costs by as much as 20%. Added features such as an alarm to warn of excessive peak loads and a greenhouse gas emissions counter gives you the peace of mind that you are also doing your part to reduce resource consumption and helping the environment.
 
High Performance Wall Assembly
Optimal value engineering uses 2” x 6” studs set 24” apart is a framing technique that allows more room for thicker insulation while enhancing the structural strength of the house. Continuous rigid insulation (XPS) wraps the home in a blanket of warmth (R5) and keeping the wall cavities warm and dry. It also reduces the amount of a wood used in a house, and the time it takes to frame it, resulting in lower construction costs which can then be reinvested in additional energy-saving features.
 
Bamboo Flooring
Harder than Maple hardwood flooring, bamboo is just as beautiful as it is durable. As one of the fastest growing plants on earth, it generates 35% more oxygen than similar sized trees and is harvested after only 3-5 years of growth. This is an environmentally responsible choice for your home’s interior.
 
Low E Argon-filled Windows
Using dual layers of advance Low E glasing and Argon gas fill, the windows in this LEED® home performing 6 to 10% better than ENERGY STAR® rated windows – delivering superior comfort, creating less condensation and protecting your valuables from sun damage.
 
Concrete Countertops
Made from natural materials, concrete countertops contain none of the glues or adhesives used in common countertop manufacturing which means no harmful VOC’s in the air you breathe.
 
Dual Flush Toilet
These toilets on average reduce toilet water consumption by 26%. The dual control regulates the amount of water used per flush based on whether liquid or solid waste removal is required. Saving water saves you money and helps protect one of our valuable diminishing resources.
 
Slate Flooring
A natural product with varying colour and patterns according to the region it is quarried from, slate is a popular, beautiful and durable choice for flooring. 
 
Insulated Garage Door
Providing an insulation value of R8 , this garage door has insulated panels bonded to its steel section – creating a composite structure with greater strength and ridigity, improved dent resistance and superior thermal protection.
 
Xeriscape Design
Xeriscaping refers to landscaping in ways that do not require supplemental irrigation. Plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate are emphasized, and care is taken to avoid losing water to evaporation and run-off.
 

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