Phoenix Solar: 7 Case Studies

David Gottfried, Founder of the U.S. Green Building Council, Endorses Phoenix Solar

“I have put Phoenix Solar in my home, intending to be the first LEED for Home Platinum residential remodel project
in the Bay Area, because this one appliance provides multiple benefits. I receive 96% efficient domestic hot water, comfortable 96% efficient hydronic heating and solar hot water, all in one sealed combustion, PVC
vented package that is connected to the solar
collectors on my roof.”

“The Phoenix Solar blends the best in hot water energy generation with the benefits of renewal energy in one Green Machine. It is gratifying to know that the Green Movement is spurring development of products like this. The Phoenix Solar receives generous credit within Title 24 in California making compliance much easier and a great foundation for exceeding Title 24 significantly. The fact that I can get the comfort of hydronic heating while doing the right thing provides more incentive for home owners to go Green with their projects."

Clarum Homes: Ten Home Green Development: Danville, CA
PH 199-119 2410
Contact: Clarum Homes www.clarum.com
Clarum Homes, under the leadership of John Suppes, has built 10 beautiful 3,500 to 5,000 sq ft + zero energy Green Homes on Hansen Lane in Danville, California that incorporate the Phoenix Solar and the innovative NightBreeze hydronic air handler.

Margarido House
First LEED-H Platinum project
Oakland, CA
PH130-80
McDonald Construction & Development, Inc.
www.m-c-d.net
The Margarido house is the first new home in the country to be both LEED-H certified and Greenpoint rated and features top-to-bottom green strategies and it is 55% more energy efficient that California's tough Title 24 energy standards.

High Hand Nursery and Cafe Greenhouse Project:
Loomis, CA
PH199-119 2410
Contact: High Hand www.highhandnursery.com/
This Phoenix Solar is powering radiant heating in this greenhouse
café while also providing hot water for the Café.

Camel Rock Construction: Old Wagon Road:
Custom Home:
Westhaven, CA
PH 199-119
Contact: Alchemy Construction www.alchemyinc.com
Evacuated tube solar collection, staple up plate radiant system
with Solar Phoenix 5 zone tekmar controlled radiant heating.

SMUD Home of the Future:
Sacramento CA
PH130-80 1410
Contact: Mike Keesee,
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
RJ Walter Homes has teamed with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to build the Sacramento area's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Home - SMUD's Home of the Future.

SMUD's Home of the Future will be built to meet the exacting standards of the LEED for Homes program. Developed by the US Green Building Counsel (USGBC), LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.

Residence:
Monterey California
PH130-80 248
A very clean installation of a Phoenix Solar providing
Water Heating, Radiant Heating and Solar Water Heating
Designer: Montery Energy Group
www.montereyenergygroup.com

Humbolt State: Center for Appropriate Technology:
Arcata California
PH130-80
Contact: Alchemy Construction www.alchemyinc.com
The Center for Appropriate Technology at Humbolt State was
looking to demonstrate the latest and best in Green Technology
for their new building. They choose Phoenix Solar. This project
has the Phoenix Solar and all the mechanical equipment, including the radiant heating manifold, all in one location.

This truly Green Machine is being installed all around the country.
Here are some specific projects in California.
Many designers today are interested in exceeding the California Title 24 energy code by 15%, 25% or even building Zero Energy homes. The Phoenix Solar is an elegant means to achieve all these goals by providing 96% domestic hot water, hydronic space heating and solar thermal all in one compact appliance. Many Phoenix Solar Systems are currently being installed. Below are just a few select projects in California for your consideration.