Alfred Seccombe has been designated a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by
the US Green Building Council. In 2009 North Star launched a new
division focusing on sustainable energy systems and energy efficiency
in existing and new homes.
ENERGY AUDITS: We will study and review your existing home, or
future home ideas, to help you lower or eliminate your energy costs
and carbon footprint. This includes reviewing all your energy uses such
as lighting, appliances, heating and cooling as well as the components
of your home that can make your energy more efficient OR less
efficient. At this time THERE IS NO CHARGE for energy audits.
SOLAR INSTALLATIONS: With current rebates and tax incentive, about 45% of the cost of solar
panel installations is paid for by the government. Generally the cost
of borrowing the money to install solar panels is lower than your
electric bill, so your financial outlay can actually go DOWN almost
immediately, and once your system is paid for your electricity will be
free. New legislation in California might even allow you to make a
profit selling your home generated electricity back to PG&E.
PASSIVE
SOLAR DESIGN: Let us study your current home or future home plans to
see how passive solar design could lower or eliminate your need to use
mechanical heating and cooling systems.
