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Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2008 |
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The Westbrook House is a 2713 square foot energy efficient house designed by Paul and Elena Westbrook. Completed in 1996 in Fairview, Texas (near Dallas), the house has been a model of energy and resource efficiency. The all-electric home has an average monthly electric bill of $69 and the highest ever was<$150 (despite recent spikes in energy prices). These energy savings amount to about a $1,300/year savings over a typical home of the same size. Check the Utility Data for more detail. Features of the House – see Technical Information for expanded information ¨ Structural Insulated Panel Walls (SIP) ¨ Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump ¨ Double-Pane, Low-E, Argon-Filled Windows ¨ Desiccant Wheel Air to Air Heat Exchanger ¨ Partially Earth Bermed Garage ¨ Carpet made from Recycled Plastic ¨ Deck Boards from Recycled Plastic and Waste Cedar Shavings ¨ Compact Fluorescent Bulbs in All Fixtures ¨ Heat Recirculating Fireplace with Outside Air Intake ¨ Galvalume Standing Seam Metal Roof ¨ Aerobic Septic Treatment System ¨ 3200 Gallon Rain Water Collection Tanks (for all outdoor watering) |
