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:
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The lowest operating costs of any heating and cooling
system
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Almost no moving parts, requiring little or no maintenance
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Whisper-quiet operation with no noisy outside unit
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Qualifies for lower interest mortgage rates
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Virtually free hot water
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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:
• 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