John’s New Construction in San Rafael
ABOUT THE HOUSE: New construction, nearly finished. On a steep lot overlooking expansive salt marsh.
RENEWABLE ENERGY:
Rooftop Solar - 15 kW installed by Symmetric Energy and Solar Winds.
The inverter is a very special Inverter combined with a 2 port by directional EV charger from dcbel. The dcbel R16; https://youtu.be/eEuDipJJTj0
Storage/Power Backup batteries - LG CHEM 16H Prime + the full capacity of EV battery from bidirectional capability. (Not installed yet)
Smart electric panel - Lumin Smart panel for load shedding (during power outages, Lumin “sheds” the appliances/circuits that are not essential, so the essential ones can stay on.)
Cool roof / reflective roof - Roof under solar panel will be painted with reflective silicone to help boost power for bifacial panels.
ELECTRIFICATION:
EV charging - Two port EV charging from dcbel. Direct DC charging at 1 mile/minute (not installed yet)
EV vehicles (including bikes, scooters, cars…) - Currently one 2011 Nissan Leaf with bi directional capability. The solar is sized to support 2 E V's, plus E bikes.
Heat Pump HVAC (or other electric system) Carrier, 3 stage, 3 zone Heat pump HVAC ( Is separate zone for each floor)
Heat Pump water heater- Rheem Eco Platinum
Electric fireplace - Dimplex "Optimyst" water vapor electric fireplace
Induction range - Bosch 5 burner induction range plus second cooking station with portable induction hob.
Electric clothes dryer by LG
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
100% dedicated LED lighting
Insulation / leak sealing
Passive House air sealing details; sill gaskets, sealed Zip system shear panels. "Mooney wall" construction with open cell foam wall, closed cell foan @ roof; R28 walls, R50 ceilings. Thermal bridge reduction with Passive House certified windows and Mooney wall construction
Triple-paned Passive House certified tilt turn windows by Alpen of Colorado
Big Ass Fans – ceiling fans that
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS:
Bamboo flooring
pre-rusted korten panels for front of house (100% recyclable)
LANDSCAPE FEATURES:
Permeable pavers