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This is an exciting new area and is changing

monthly!! 

We are researching solar power, wind power and water reclamation. 

Keith Construction is focusing on making our projects as "green" as possible with energy efficient options an important element of each and every renovation or new home that we build.

 

Top Rated Builders – Past 12 Months

Built Green Canada

December 2010

  Top British Columbia Homes

City/Town                                    Builder                                      EnerGuideRating

Kamloops	Thompson Rivers University	97
Victoria	Verity Developments Ltd.	89
Ucluelet	Icon Developments Ltd	89
Kamloops	Sun Rivers Construction Ltd.	88
Victoria	Citta Construction Ltd.	86
Victoria	Conforti Homes Ltd	86
Duncan	Nicon Developments Limited	86
Vernon	Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd.	86
Vancouver	Take Root Projects Inc.	86
Victoria	Pondview Developments Ltd.	86
Vancouver	Averra Developments Inc.	86
Tofino	Alpine Timberframe & Design	86
Victoria	Limona Construction Ltd.	86

 

 

The "Built Green" program has four levels of achievement - Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.  Points are awarded based on the minimum Energuide rating with additional points selected from each of the eight other areas of the checklist to give a cumulative total. 

Since 2009, we have had new homes rated as Built Green:  1   Bronze

             3   Silver 

             2   Gold

           13   Platinum  (the highest level)

A total of 19 homes have been certified to February 2011!

 

Click the link below to obtain more information on the levels, checklists and a sample of a Built Green rated home. 

Built Green Rated Home Lot 22 Copper Mtn Sample

Built Green In Depth Checklist for Lot 22 Copper Mtn

We have been privileged to have Morris DiGiovanni, CEA of EnerSave Consulting Services write a letter acclamation for our company and our efforts to create an energy efficiently product for the Okanagan market.

 Click to view the letter

 

For more information on Built Green see their website

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Energy Efficiency & Upgrade Options

Energy effiency through insulation, geothermal heating and cooling and window type

 

**** All grants are subject to change without notice

 

Geothermal Fast Facts:

             

• Geothermal heat pumps tap into the solar energy stored in the earth and are a renewable energy technology

• Installing a geothermal heating and cooling system can reduce green house gas emissions by two-thirds or more compared with conventional heating and cooling systems

• Heating and cooling costs can be reduced by 30% to 60%, providing a substantial return on investment

• There are financial grants and rebates offered by local utilities and Government departments

• Geothermal heat pump tax rebates (2009):  Approximately: 

• Federal $ 3500

• Provincial $1250

• Renovation up to $1350 (Home renovation tax credit)

Air Source Heat Pumps:

• Air source heat pumps are very efficient using about 1/3 of the electricity of a  forced-air furnace

• Used to heat and cool the home

• Low energy, sustainable technology

• Can be added to an existing furnace

• Air Source heat pump tax rebates (2009):  Approximately: 

• Federal $ 400

• Provincial  $1450

• Renovation $1350 (Home renovation tax credit)

Insulation Fast Facts and Benefits:

• Blow-in-blanket insulation blows easily into any configuration, fills the space completely which controls sound and reduces air infiltration in the wall cavity

• Lasts for the life of your home

• Contains no formaldehyde

• Will not support mold growth

• Highest installed R-Values

• Seamless installation, no gaps or voids

• Highest density, will not settle or shrink

• Superior Sound deadening

• Helps to qualify your home for an Energy Efficient Mortgage

 

Low-E Argon Windows Compared to Clear Glass Windows:

 

• Most homes built before the mid 1990's have clear glass window

• Low E windows have a low emissivity coating and are argon gas filled keeping the level of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer to a minimum

• In winter in the Okanagan, heat transfers from the indoors out.  Clear glass loses 34 BTU/hr/sq ft while Low E windows only lose 17 - 20 BTU/hr/sq ft.  You can lose up to double the amount of heat from your home!

• In the summer in the Okanagan, we gain heat from the outdoors.  By reflecting the sun and heat, our heat gain can be reduced up to 65% by using Low E windows

• Annual energy costs can decrease from 25 - 50% using the various forms of Low-E argon filled windows

• Visit www.cardinalcorp.com for more information and complete an energy analysis report on your home to see the potential saving using Low-E windows

 

Dual Flush Toilets:

 

• Dual force technology allows the choice of .8 gallon flush for liquid or light waste and 1.6 gallon flush for bulk or solid waste

• Savings of up to 24,000 gallons of water per year for the average family of 4

• Two-button actuator provides easy-to-use flushing options

• Savings functionality that's light on the environment without sacrificing performance