Environmental Benefits

Decreased Carbon Footprint

2009070516175825_1.jpg“Go green now!” seems to be a slogan on everyone’s mind.  Green is in, and so is Terraso Solution.  A Terraso Solution home’s reduction in energy consumption drastically reduces carbon emission, providing an environmental benefit.  A home with the Terraso Solution technology will likely save over 30,000 pounds of CO2 emissions entering the atmosphere each year.

 

Living in a Terraso Solution home for 10 years will save 320,000 pounds of CO2 emissions*

Equivalent to:

  • CO2 emissions from 16,480 gallons of gasoline
  • CO2 emissions from driving a car around the Earth 13.2 times
  • Carbon absorbed annually by 3,720 tree seedlings grown for 10 years
  • Carbon absorbed annually by 33 acres of pine forest
  • CO2 emissions from 60,479 propane cylinders used for home barbeques

*Example is based on a 3,000 square foot single-story home compared to a 2x6 / R-19 / R30 typical home, with a utility cost of $0.1014/Kw.  Terraso Solution carbon footprint and energy savings will vary based on a number of factors including, local climate factors, and layout and design of the home.

 

Zero Energy Potential 

2009070516213848.jpgA zero energy or net-zero energy home is one which produces the same amount of energy as it uses – the ultimate in being green.  With the addition of a minimal amount of a renewable energy source, such as solar panels, a Terraso Solution home is capable of securing a prestigious net-zero or near net-zero energy rating.  Additionally, solar panels further reduce the amount of energy a homeowner will purchase from their local power company.