Green Retro-Fit
One of Cellar Ridge's interests is to help people who are satisfied with their existing home, but are interested in reducing their carbon footprint, increasing their indoor air quality or just lowering their power bill.
Programmable Thermostat – Heat your home only when needed
Windows - Take advantage of federal and local incentives by replacing your existing windows with new, energy efficeint windows. Select from our wide array of styles and energy ratings
Compact Fluorescent Lighting – saving energy with lighting that is 4x more energy efficient that conventional bulbs
Seal Your Electrical Wall Plates – Air infiltration accounts for 28% of your heating bill; seal your wall plates to reduce this heat loss.
Clean Your Duct Work – Breathe easy and clean out dust, pollen and mold
Blanket Your Home – Save $ on energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emission by increasing your attic, wall or crawlspace insulation
Clean Air Package – keep your home cozy by reducing air leaks, sealing each duct seam and placing in pleated media filters, Electronic air cleaners, carbon filters or ultraviolet air purifiers
Heat Recovery Ventilators – Give your home a breath of life; exhaust stale air and preheat incoming fresh air.
Sun Tunnel – Bathe your home in healthy, beautiful sunlight
Solar Attic Fan- Cool your home with clean, natural solar power
Reduce Water Usage- new fixtures such as low flow toilets, showerheads and water (and energy) efficient appliances can help your wallet and the local watershed.
Upgrade your surfaces:
Flooring: Bamboo, reclaimed wood, stained concrete and marmoleum are low toxicity, attractive flooring options that are manufactured from renewable or reclaimed resources.
Countertops and more: Provide long lasting beauty and reduce your homes resource consumption with durable surfaces. Tile, stone, granite, composite and stainless steel options allow you to select to match your home.