Welcome to your resource for and about Tucson's High Performance Energy Efficient Homes, their Environmental Friendly Design, and Healthy indoor living space. We assist families and individuals with moving into sustainable energy efficient "Healthy Homes of the Future". We advocate "Healthy Living Environments" and "Saving Energy Dollars on Monthly Utility Costs". Read More
Coolerado’s rooftop air conditioner handles dry weather more than twice as efficiently as anything else, cutting energy consumption in the hottest, most AC-dependent desert areas. It improves the specific type of unit used in arid regions, which pulls heat out of the air when water inside the unit evaporates (much as sweat cools you down as it evaporates). The system also cools the air around the water, creating a bigger temperature difference so it can absorb more heat from the outside air. When it rains, a traditional compressor kicks in to cut moisture.learn more ...
Frequently, tests of existing heating units reveal operation at 50-60% combustion efficiency. High-efficiency replacement units (with combustion efficiencies of 90% or greater) reduce fuel costs (and corresponding pollution) by 30-50% over existing units, learn more ...
The Reverse Cycle Chiller will produce up to 120° f hot water for forced air and/or radiant floor heating plus 44° f chilled water for air conditioning, providing complete comfort with one efficient unit. learn more ...
Combustion units for heating buildings benefit from drawing combustion air directly from the outside using sealed and insulated ductwork. The advantages of this are two-fold: 1) conservation of warm indoor room air; and 2) reduced infiltration of cold outside air through cracks in windows, doors, and elsewhere in the building envelope learn more ...
HVAC accounts for 40% to 60% of the energy used in U.S. commercial and residential buildings. This represents an opportunity for energy savings using proven technologies and design concepts. learn more ...
Radiant floor heating can be extremely cost-effective and comfortable. There are three types of radiant floor heat: radiant air floors, electric radiant floors, and hot water radiant floors. Hot water radiant floors, or hydronic systems, are the most cost-effective systems for homes or buildings in heating-dominated climates. learn more ...
Easy economic savings can accrue from instantaneous or on-demand type water heaters. In contrast to the traditional method of keeping 40 to 80 gallons of hot water at-the-ready in an insulated tank, on-demand heaters produce hot water only when it is needed. learn more ...
Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping. learn more ...
Geothermal heating systems, also known as geo-exchange, ground source pumps, or earth-coupled pumps, take advantage of the earth's nearly constant temperature (45-75 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on latitude) to heat and cool buildings. learn more ...
Civano Green Homes

Strawbale homes can be comfortable and can manage moisture effectively when
designed and constructed properly. They use low embodied energy and low-toxicity
building materials which are usually available locally.
Strawbale Homes
Easy economic savings can accrue from on-demand water heaters.
Instead of storing hot water, on-demand heaters produce
hot water only when it's needed.
Hot Water Info!
Significant economic savings can come from modern windows. Unless recently
upgraded, your windows are likely a major source of heat loss.
more... E-Windows
saves energy by offering 4 convenient, pre-programmed temperature
settings...
more on... Thermostats
is important not only for energy savings, but also for protecting your home from
the damaging effects of moisture....
more on... Air Leakage
Both immediate and indirect economic savings can come from energy-efficient
appliances such as refrigerators, horizontal-axis washing machines,...
more... Efficient Appliances