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The Geothermal Home from OG&E
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For you, it's a big, bold step in a new direction. And if you're like most new homeowners, it's one of the largest investments - and biggest decisions -- you've ever made.

What Makes a New House a Home?

In a word, Comfort. Comfort as it relates to inside air quality and temperature, and the comfort you'll feel with lower energy costs to keep it that way.

But did you know there are decisions and changes you can make before your new home is completed that can safeguard both the financial and 'feel-good' comfort of your new home?

Geothermal Now For More Comfort Later

For the most comfortable monthly utility bills and your greatest personal comfort, specify a geothermal heating and cooling system for your new home.

Choosing to install a geothermal system now -- before your home is completed -- is much more affordable than after it's built. More importantly, switching to geothermal guarantees you the greatest money savings every month as well as the most consistent comfort in every season of the year.

THE GEOTHERMAL HOME FROM OG&E

Built with advanced thermal protection and the latest, most energy-efficient construction standards, The GeoThermal Home from OG&E utilizes the earth's natural energy to save up to 60% on your home's heating, cooling and hot water costs.

But The GeoThermal Home from OG&E gives you so much more:
The lowest operating costs of any heating and cooling system
Almost no moving parts, requiring little or no maintenance
Whisper-quiet operation with no noisy outside unit
Qualifies for lower interest mortgage rates
Virtually free hot water
Increased home value for you and to future buyers


Why the ENERGY STAR symbol?
OG&E's The GeoThermal Home program was the first utility program certified by the US Department of Energy's Energy Star Homes program to meet their high standards. Every The GeoThermal Home built automatically qualifies as an Energy Star Home. The HERS council also certifies these homes as achieving a 5 star rating (The highest rating available).

HIGHER STANDARDS, GREATER SAVINGS

Truth is, The GeoThermal Home from OG&E is a better-built home. Why? Because OG&E requires tighter, more strict building standards, performance testing and increased standards for equipment inside your home as part of the construction process. The GeoThermal Home is inspected 3 times by OG&E personnel and must pass a rigorous performance test.

A dramatic increase in overall energy efficiency is demonstrated by a sampling of these standards:GeoExchange

• Insulation Values

Slab R-5
Ceiling R-38
Wall R-13
Hot Water Tank R-16 (on insulation pad)

• Windows
Glass area Low E, double glazed

• Air Ducts
Insulation R-5
Leakage 5% (duct test required)
Construction Metal, mechanically fastened,
sealed with mastic

• Air Infiltration
Natural Air Changes .35 (blower door test required)
Fireplace Outside combustion, glass doors
Lighting Fixtures Airtight IC rating


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