NEW BERLIN, Wis., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On
Friday, July 20th at 10:00 a.m., Tim O'Brien Homes Inc along with
Neumann Companies, SunVest Solar Inc., and the City of New Berlin will hold a ribbon cutting
ceremony for the Savannah Model Home at Wisconsin's first Net Zero community, Red Fox
Crossing in New Berlin.
A Net Zero Community has the electrical generation from
photovoltaic (PV) solar systems (the amount produced) that will
offset the projected electrical consumption (the amount used) of
each individual home built. All of the 34 homes will include a six
to eight kW photovoltaic (PV) solar array and receive third party
certification by: ENERGY STAR® V3 National Qualified Home, EPA
WaterSense® and EPA Indoor Air Plus Qualified Home.
"Red Fox Crossing has the potential to be the turning point in
building a more sustainable community in Wisconsin, versus focusing on only one home at
a time," says Tim O'Brien, President
of Tim O'Brien Homes. "A more
holistic approach to high performance and sustainable
communities."
The Savannah home plan was Tim O'Brien Homes Parade Model in
2017 and has proven to be a popular addition especially for those
homebuyers wanting a more spacious ranch layout. This split bedroom
layout features over 2,400 square feet, a soaring front foyer
entry, spacious master bedroom suite, open concept design and
powered by the sun with solar panels.
This model home is among one of the first three home in the
state of Wisconsin that is
certified by the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home.
It has a Home Energy Rating Score (HERS) of 26, the Savannah will
only use 26 percent of the energy a code build home of its size
would. The Home Energy Rating Score (HERS) is a national index that
shows where a home lands on an energy scale. The lower the score,
the more energy-efficient the home and the more money the
homeowners will save, similar to the MPG rating for
automobiles.
"Buyers are looking for ways to save on their true cost of
homeownership," says Angela Cooper,
Milwaukee Division President of Tim O'Brien
Homes. "The upfront costs of building a net zero home might
be slightly more than a code built home but the money saved in
monthly utility bills results in an overall less expensive
home."
The three partner companies share an environmental tie.
Tim O'Brien Homes focuses on energy
efficiency and green building. In fact, they built the first
Emerald Certified home following the National Green Building
Standard (NGBS). Neumann Developments, Inc. has developed over 3000
acres of land with 50% preserved green space. SunVest Solar adds
the technology to bring solar energy to the homes, both new and
existing homes as well as commercial projects.
"It has always been our dream to offer an energy independent
community," said Matt Neumann,
President of Neumann Companies. "We are excited to have all three
companies involved in creating Wisconsin's first Net Zero community."
Other highlights of the Savannah include a gourmet kitchen with
built-in appliances, soaring cathedral ceiling and spacious great
room and dinette. The great room is anchored by the fireplace and
unique box tray ceiling. The large master bedroom suite has a
substantial walk-in closet and spa-like bath. A family work zone
that features a desk, lockers, and a closet. On the opposite side
of the home are two spacious secondary bedrooms connected by a
private, Jack & Jill bath.
Red Fox Crossing is located on the south west corner of W.
Grange Avenue and S. Sunnyslope Road, serviced by New Berlin School District, and close to
shopping and Interstate 43. Homes range in size from 1,900 square
foot for a ranch and 2,200 square foot for a two-story and feature
natural materials on the exterior. The neighborhood is 50 percent
sold out with home and lot packages from $450,000 to $650,000.
For more information about Tim O'Brien
Homes and Red Fox Crossing, call 262.542.5750 or visit
TimOBrienHomes.com
Tim O'Brien Homes, Inc. is a
semi-custom, single-family home builder with offices in
Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin and committed to energy
efficiency, innovative designs, green building practices, and
renewable technologies. Every home built meets the Focus on Energy
and the Wisconsin Green Built Home programs which are third-party
tested and certified, ensuring a solid investment and low cost of
homeownership. All homes feature a 10-year limited warranty that is
transferable and backed by insurance. Focused on delivering an
extraordinary building experience, their team of industry
professionals has provided over 1,000 new homes to satisfied
customers.
SOURCE Tim O'Brien Homes