Green Apartment Techniques By Ismael Gil

Key Points

• Location

• Smaller is Better

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Energy Efficient Equipment

• Tank-less Water heaters

• Water Conserving Fixtures

• HVAC System

• Eco-friendly Lighting

• Solar Panels

• Geothermal Energy

Location

Location, Location, Location

• Free public transportation

• Number of grocery stores

• Close to Schools

• Many job opportunities in area

• Avoiding environmentally sensitive areas

Location

• 205 Conner Dr.

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Location

Here

Location

Location

Location

Location-Environmental Sensitivity

Smaller is better

Smaller is Better

• Easier to heat and cool

• Place is manageable, comfortable, cost-effective

• Closer to netzero

Smaller is Better

934 sq. ft

Electric $65

Water $20

Energy Efficient Equipment

Energy Efficient Equipment

• Energy Star Products and Appliances

• Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher,Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Energy Efficient Equipment

Energy Efficient Equipment

$349.00 $399.99

Energy Efficient Equipment

• Washer- $399

• Dryer- $699

• Refrigerator- $679.99

• Dishwasher- $249.99

• Range- $0

• Microwave- $0

Total- $2,027.98

Tankless Water Heater

Tankless Water Heater

• Save Space

• Save Energy

• Rinnai RLX94iN- Energy Star Certified

• 9.8 GPM

• $1,188.20 + installation

Water Conserving Fixtures

Water Conserving Fixtures

• Water Faucets

• Toilets

• Showerheads

Water Conserving Fixtures

Water Conserving Fixtures

• 1.25 GPM

HVAC System

HVAC System

• High Efficiency, Energy Star Rated HVAC based on the design, size, and construction of apartment

• Proper Installation- where ducts are short, straight, and air tight

• Professionally tested with goal of 10% leakage

• Programmable Thermostats

Lighting

Lighting

• Lighting is up ¼ of electric bill

• LED and CFL

• CFL- $3-5 each, 50-70% savings vs incandescent

• LED- $vary, $5-10, 70%-80% savings vs incandescent

• My Apartment needs 15 lightbulbs= $75 LED

Concepts- Solar, Geothermal

Solar

Solar

Geothermal Energy

Tips

• Turning off lights or appliances that aren’t in use

• Unplugging anything that isn’t used because it is still consuming potentially saved energy

• Buying recyclable containers and reusing plastics for food storage

• Creating a family energy plan that everyone can base their routine by

• Environmentally friendly alternatives for things like entertainment

• Eliminate extensive use of television or computer

Conclusion

• Location

• Smaller is Better

• Energy Efficient Equipment

• Tank-less Water heaters

• Water Conserving Fixtures

• HVAC System

• Eco-friendly Lighting

• Solar Panels

• Geothermal Energy