David’s Novato Home

ABOUT THE HOUSE: Built in 1969.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:

• 28 panels 7KW, Solarcraft & Earthwise Energy

• 16KWH battery Earthwise LG

• Double-paned windows & insulation

• Smart plug used on hot water recirculation pump - timing set on app so it does not draw energy overnight.

• Clothesline set up to air dry clothes in garage; suspended an old metal pipe that hangars can hang from.

• LED lighting throughout home.

ELECTRIFICATION:

• Level 2 Seimens EV charger

• EV vehicles: Kia EV6 Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf    

• E-bike: Bols

• Ducted Mitsubishi Heat Pump HVAC, installed under deck by John Owens Services

• AOSmith Heat Pump Water Heater in garage installed by John Owens Services

• Portable induction range used on top of electric range till they ultimately replace the range.

• Electric clothes dryer.

WATER CONSERVATION:

• Hot water heater recirculation pump

• Homemade rainwater catchment system – 8 daisy-chained 40-50 gallon pickle barrels from Friedman’s capture rain from roof that flows through gutter downspouts.

• Sign up for water threshold and the North Marin Water District will call you if your water use goes over the cap that you set. Water Smart Program – Unusual Use Alerts

LANDSCAPE:

• Drip irrigation (needed very little)

• Native plants

FIRE HARDENING:

• Clay tile roof good for fire resistance

• Vulcan vents in basement and attic vents to keep fire from entering home through vents.

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Fireplace removed and replaced with big picture window looking out on open space.

• Bamboo flooring