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Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Armory Park del SolAn Energy Efficient Development
John Wesley MillerJohn Wesley Miller Companies
Armory Park del SolAn Energy Efficient Development
John Wesley MillerJohn Wesley Miller Companies
May 7, 2008
www.johnwesleymillercompanies.com www.armoryparkdelsol.com
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Solar Energy Homes in Downtown TucsonAn Award-Winning Community!
AARP/NAHB Livable Communities Award 2007Governor Napolitano’s Arizona Innovation Award, 2007
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup's Certificate of Appreciation & Recognition 2007Cottage Living Magazine, Top 10 Cottage Neighborhoods, 2007Arizona Foothills Magazine, Best Places to Live, 2007Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2006Sonoran Institute Livable Community Award, 2005NAHB Builder of the Year Award Winner, 2005SAHBA Builder of the Year, 2003City of Tucson’s Most Energy Efficient Builder, 2003
AARP/NAHB Livable Communities Award 2007Governor Napolitano’s Arizona Innovation Award, 2007
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup's Certificate of Appreciation & Recognition 2007Cottage Living Magazine, Top 10 Cottage Neighborhoods, 2007Arizona Foothills Magazine, Best Places to Live, 2007Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2006Sonoran Institute Livable Community Award, 2005NAHB Builder of the Year Award Winner, 2005SAHBA Builder of the Year, 2003City of Tucson’s Most Energy Efficient Builder, 2003
Armory Park del Sol is located in downtown Tucson and derives its architectural inspiration from the surrounding nationally designated
historic neighborhood of Armory Park.2
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Armory Park del SolWhere Historic Meets High Tech
14 (13.8) acre subdivision Purchased land in 1999Urban infill in downtown
Tucson Single-family, solar homes 99 lotsConstruction began in 2000 Same density as surrounding
Armory Park neighborhoodHistoric Armory Park/
Armory Park del SolDesigns blend with area
traditionNeighborhood has embraced
project Local property values much
higher
14 (13.8) acre subdivision Purchased land in 1999Urban infill in downtown
Tucson Single-family, solar homes 99 lotsConstruction began in 2000 Same density as surrounding
Armory Park neighborhoodHistoric Armory Park/
Armory Park del SolDesigns blend with area
traditionNeighborhood has embraced
project Local property values much
higher
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Armory Park del Sol
Urban in-fill Former site of Southern Pacific RR executive homes Utilization of existing infrastructure
Downtown Tucson Rio Nuevo Project- revitalizing downtown Walking distance to downtown, University of Arizona Walking distance to cultural activities, arts & music
Tucson Convention Center Theatre, Symphony, concerts Artist galleries Museums
Urban in-fill Former site of Southern Pacific RR executive homes Utilization of existing infrastructure
Downtown Tucson Rio Nuevo Project- revitalizing downtown Walking distance to downtown, University of Arizona Walking distance to cultural activities, arts & music
Tucson Convention Center Theatre, Symphony, concerts Artist galleries Museums
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Armory Park del Sol
Single family homes New technology/construction methods blended with
traditional southwestern exterior design Termite-proof metal framing Concrete construction – thermal mass regulates
interior temperatures Significant energy savings
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Armory Park del Sol Award-winning energy efficiency
construction Thermal mass wall – exterior insulation Insulation through slab edge Raised heel truss, R-38 ceiling Dual-pane, Low E & low solar heat gain windows Ducts in conditioned space Minimum 14 SEER heat pump HVAC system design using Manual J Optimized (reduced) duct runs Return air pathway from each room Passive ventilation system
Award-winning energy efficiency construction Thermal mass wall – exterior insulation Insulation through slab edge Raised heel truss, R-38 ceiling Dual-pane, Low E & low solar heat gain windows Ducts in conditioned space Minimum 14 SEER heat pump HVAC system design using Manual J Optimized (reduced) duct runs Return air pathway from each room Passive ventilation system
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Armory Park del Sol Solar system
1.5 kW Photovoltaic (PV) system minimum Garage roof mount (parapet wall) Utility approved components & systems; annual utility
inspection System meets TEP SunShare requirements (ACC
approved) Compliance
IEEE National Electric Code TEP Service Requirements Book
Solar system 1.5 kW Photovoltaic (PV) system minimum Garage roof mount (parapet wall) Utility approved components & systems; annual utility
inspection System meets TEP SunShare requirements (ACC
approved) Compliance
IEEE National Electric Code TEP Service Requirements Book
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Armory Park del Sol Features
Universal Design Step free homes and community Extra-wide hallways Three foot wide door openings Hard surface flooring Bathroom grab bars Roll-in and walk-in showers Dual shower heads with slide bar 6 foot wide sidewalks Extra-wide patio access gates
Information age design Minimum 3 telecom ports Digital satellite service CAT5e wiring, pre-wired for fiber optics
Security system Central vacuum
Features Universal Design
Step free homes and community Extra-wide hallways Three foot wide door openings Hard surface flooring Bathroom grab bars Roll-in and walk-in showers Dual shower heads with slide bar 6 foot wide sidewalks Extra-wide patio access gates
Information age design Minimum 3 telecom ports Digital satellite service CAT5e wiring, pre-wired for fiber optics
Security system Central vacuum
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Armory Park del Sol Utility collaboration
Tucson Electric Power 5 year A/C guarantee TEP inspects each home during construction Guarantee qualifies Armory Park del Sol for reduced
residential utility rates Guarantees heating & cooling portion of annual bill
State & federal tax credits Homeowner qualifies for TEP cash rebates Output offsets highest Time-of-Use rate TEP inspects solar electric system annually City permit fee credit up to $1,000
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Armory Park del Sol
Tucson ZEH at Armory Park del SolMonthly Total Energy Use and Cost
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Energy Cost Utility Supply PV Supply PV Insolation
Values less than zero indicate sell-back to the utility
Modifications to solar thermal system complete
Net Zero Energy Home 1 Now averaging about $10/mo for all household energy (including $5.28 monthly base fee) Average 23 kWh/day Total Average Energy Use
Tucson ZEH at Armory Park del SolMonthly Total Energy Use and Cost
-400
-200
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Oct
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Nov
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tion,
kW
h/m
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s =
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se U
se; -
Val
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= U
tility
Fee
dbac
k)
-$20
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$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
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$80
$90
Mon
thly
Ene
rgy
Cos
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Energy Cost Utility Supply PV Supply PV Insolation
Values less than zero indicate sell-back to the utility
Modifications to solar thermal system complete
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Net Zero Energy Home 2 - Utility savings PV system cost benefit offsets utility-supplied energy
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APdS Homes Average APdS home is predicted to use less than half the energy of a typical regional home
Net ZEH2 is currently producing more energy than it is consuming
Armory Park del Sol
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$734
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NET ZEH2
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John Wesley MillerCompanies
McLellan Building Remodel of older, energy-inefficient building into a high
tech, solar, green building To be a part of downtown revitalization
NAHB Green Building Standards Consensus Committee To develop and publish ANSI-approved standard on
residential green building in collaboration with International Codes Committee (ICC)
McLellan Building Remodel of older, energy-inefficient building into a high
tech, solar, green building To be a part of downtown revitalization
NAHB Green Building Standards Consensus Committee To develop and publish ANSI-approved standard on
residential green building in collaboration with International Codes Committee (ICC)
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