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Trademark Homes
M.E.G.
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Bob Ward Companies
is the 2007 ENERGY STAR partner of the year.
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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."
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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.
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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
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