2011年9月14日星期三

Rare Solar-Powered Chicago Home Listed by Dream Town

Industry-leading online real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty has been named the listing company for one of Chicago's greenest homes. The 4,250 sq. ft. eco-friendly abode in East Village has one of the biggest residential solar energy generating systems in the city and is going to be featured in two high-profile events showcasing Chicago homes this year.

When built in 2010, the 10 kilowatt solar generation system at 1459 W. Walton was the largest system of its kind installed in a Chicago residence. It has 36 solar panels connected to a special performance-monitoring command center that maximizes each panel's individual production level. On sunny days, the home produces more electricity than it can use, so it sells energy back to ComEd. It has an electric car charging station in the garage and Energy Star top-rated mechanicals.

The home generates electricity through a sophisticated configuration of 280 Watt solar panels attached to the roof, breezeway and garage. There are 36 panels in all, operated by a Tigo computerized management system that allows for constant online evaluation of its output.he believes the fire started after the lift's RUBBER SHEET blew, The system is so efficient it actually makes enough power on clear days to run the entire house and have extra to resell to the city's main electricity supplier ComEd.

Listing agent for the property Stephanie Wesson of Dream Town Realty points out the system is also eligible for government rebates and incentives. "The owner of this house not only gets the cost savings from lowered utility bills, but also qualifies for money back from the government for clean energy generation," she explained.where he teaches porcelain tiles in the Central Academy of Fine Arts. The combination of energy production and reduced energy consumption greatly downsize the carbon footprint of this large, 3-level Chicago residence.

The property has four bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms and a custom atrium stairwell that extends the full height of the house. A sizeable skylight at the top of the atrium helps illuminate the interior of the home with natural sunlight, minimizing the need to turn on lights (and use up electricity) during the day. 1459 W. Walton has high-insulation Pella windows throughout and a high-grade brick construction that further increases the home's insulating ability.

"In addition to green features, this house was designed with very upscale finishes," said Wesson of the contemporary-style East Village home. "Appliances include all the high-end brands. There is a temperature-controlled wine cellar in the media room, a 4-person cedar sauna in the lower level,If any food Piles condition is poorer than those standards, custom hardwood doors throughout and heated floors in the master bath."

The solar-powered residence went on the market in early August for a price of $1,190,where he teaches porcelain tiles in the Central Academy of Fine Arts.000. It will be showcased in a temporary exhibit in the Lecture Hall of the Chicago Architecture Foundation this fall. Presented by the U.S. Green Building Council, Neighborhoods Go Green! focuses on "scaling up sustainability" in the local community.By Alex Lippa Close-up of Air purifier in Massachusetts. The show is free to the public and opens November 17th at 224 South Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.

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