Energy Alternatives

Environmental Impact

With an average attic temperature of 120 degrees F. the Greenward™ Ridge Vent can reduce your energy consumption by just over 12 million BTU’s a year and reduce your CO2 emissions by just over 1,400 pounds annually.

The Department of Energy states that 14-25% of energy costs in the home are used for your hot water heater. It typically accounts for about 13% of your utility bill (http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/water_heating.html).

On average, a typical home uses at least 100 gallons of hot water daily:

The DOE also states “More than 1.5 million homes and businesses in the United States have invested in solar water heating systems, and surveys indicate over 94% of these customers consider the systems a good investment. Solar water heating systems are also good for the environment. Solar water heaters avoid the harmful greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity production. During a 20-year period, one solar water heater can avoid over 50 tons of carbon dioxide emissions”.

Green Advantages

The Department of Energy states that 14-25% of energy costs in the home are used for your hot water heater.
The Greenward™ Ridge Vent System reduces CO2 emissions and carbon monoxide output.
Green tax incentives for the homeowner. For a complete list of state incentives for renewable energy please visit www.dsireusa.org.
Consume less natural gas and/or electricity.
Significantly less expensive than traditional solar panel systems.
Easily upgrade to the Greenward™ Ridge Vent System from your existing solar panel system.
For additional system performance information please see our Engineering Study.

Green Building

Greenward™ Ridge Vent System
Can help toward certification*:
LEED for Homes – 2 Prerequisites, 5 credits
LEED for New Construction – 1 Prerequisite, 5 credits
*GRVS contributes to the “Optimize Energy Performance” credit in many programs, such as LEED, by helping structures improve their energy performance beyond the minimum required by the standard.