DOE Tour of Zero: Rancho Verde Apartments by the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura

DOE Tour of Zero: Rancho Verde Apartments by Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura

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Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura built this 1,107-square-foot custom home in Ventura, California, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.

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“Aggregating all the metrics of the built environment … to leverage the greatest returns ...”

Rancho Verde Apartments by the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura: 1,107 square feet, HERS 0, $0 average energy bill, $800 annual savings, $32,000 saved over 30 years.

Key features list: High-performance insulation system for enhanced quiet and comfort, comprehensive draft protection, fresh air system for cleaner indoor air, high-efficiency comfort system, energy-efficient appliances and advanced lighting technology for

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“Aggregating all metrics of the built environment; energy, water, waste, transport, material, durability, accessibility, and beauty … to leverage the greatest returns over the full life-cycle of the project.”

- Green Dinosaur

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