|
Trademark
Homes
M.E.G.
Quicker
Delivery!
Bob
Ward Companies
is the 2007 ENERGY STAR partner of the year.
|
Imagine a home that costs less to heat or cool… a home that
generates almost as much energy as it uses.
You no longer have to imagine such a home exists, because this
groundbreaking prototype is being made a reality. Local builder,
Bob Ward Companies, is building M.E.G. in conjunction with the
Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Home program, the
National Association of Homebuilders Research Center and the
Maryland Energy Administration.
Bob Ward Companies’ homes are already distinguished with the
EPA’s “Energy Star®” label. This label tells
you that the homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient
than what is required by code. The companies’ energy
conscious building philosophy made it a natural choice to build
this unique home which will exceed even the impressive Energy
Star® efficiency standards. |
"M.E.G." the Maximum Efficiency
Greenland model
...the new home from
Bob Ward Companies'
Maximum Effieciency Series."
|
Combining state-of-the-art, energy efficient construction
techniques with renewable energy systems, like solar power, this
home is unlike any other to date in production building. Some of
the features M.E.G. will include are: framing techniques that
reduce construction costs and improve energy efficiency,
insulating and air sealing details that significantly reduce air
leakage, tankless water heater that offers an unlimited supply of
hot water, PEX homerun plumbing system, affordable whole-house
mechanical ventilations system, solar electric (PV) system, solar
water heating system, low-e windows that offer an approximate 35%
improvement over standard double-pane glazing, EnergyStar®
appliances and more.
M.E.G.
is expected to use less than half the energy of a standard
code-compliant home and its construction is helping to provide
vital information and education as to how to build homes that are
ultra energy efficient. In fact, builders from all over the region
are visiting and touring this home so that they may incorporate
the building methods and materials into their own houses.
Homebuyers may also become acquainted with the latest innovations
and exciting possibilities for more efficiency and comfort.
Homes built like M.E.G. are connected to the utility grid, but
overall, with their reduced energy needs and electricity generated
by the sun, they will produce a portion of the energy they
consume. Although homeowners won’t actually receive a check
from the utility, their electric bills will be significantly lower
because they are producing part of their own electricity; in fact,
the meter will spin backwards whenever power is returned to the
utility.
Efforts like these are the first steps beyond the EnergyStar®
label towards building homes that eventually will have a net-zero
energy bill over the course of a year. In addition to the energy
savings, the homes also provide greater comfort, better indoor air
quality, enhanced durability and reduced maintenance.
|
 |
|
The material provided on this website is intended for
informational purposes only. Bob Ward Companies has put forth effort
to insure that all information on this site is accurate to date.
Nevertheless, inaccuracies may exist. Bob Ward Companies takes no
responsibility for any oversights. Nor do they guarantee the
accuracy of information, graphics, text, links, or other items
contained within these materials. All things in or about our model
homes are not included with the sale of any home. All materials are
subject to change without notice. Bob Ward Companies reserves the
right to make any changes to the home and/or plans and
specifications, as they deem necessary
|
