Green Building in Oklahoma

Elite Service Co. is the Tulsa area leading expert on Green Building and energy efficient home construction.

We are an Energy Star Home Building rater, LEED for homes verifier, and a NAHB Green Building verifier.

Elite can perform Load Calculations & duct designs, duct leakage testing, blower door testing, Thermal Imaging, and Air Balancing on your home. We have the tools and instruments to be able to design the entire enviromental comfort system for your home to insure the highest quiality of living

We will work with your builder to insure your home meets all regulations.

NAHB™ Green Building Verifier

The National Home Builders Association certification provides independent, third-party verification that your home meets the highest green building and performance standards.  The NHBA Green Building Standards have been approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute). All certified projects receive a NAHB GREEN certificate. This certificate  is the nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that your home is environmentally responsible, energy efficient and a healthier place to live.

There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning NAHB Green certification.

GREEN-certified Homes:

· Provides lower operating costs & increase value.

· Help reduce waste sent to landfills.

· Conserve energy and water.

· Healthier, safer living environment for occupants.

· Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

· Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives across the State.

Demonstrates an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

ENERGY STAR™ Home Rater

Home energy raters provide energy-efficiency strategies and tests for existing and new residential and commercial construction.  As a home energy rater we play an integral part in the ENERGY STAR process.  We offer two major types of services:

1. Assistance in reviewing current construction practices and recommended improvements that will result in ENERGY STAR compliance.

2. Conducting Home Energy Rating System (HERS) ratings.

LEED™ for Homes Verifier

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures develop by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council).  All certified projects receive a LEED certificate, which is a nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible energy-wise and a healthy place to live and work.

There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification.

LEED-certified buildings:

· Creates less waste.

· Uses less energy, water, and natural resources.

· Safer, healthier, more comfortable, and more durable

· Reduces exposure to mold, mildew, and other indoor toxins.

· Reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

· Lowers operating costs and increases asset value.

· Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities.

Demonstrates an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

Call Elite today for more information on Green Building in Oklahoma!  918.610.7300

Facts about geothermal systems

What is geothermal energy?  Geothermal energy is produced from heat stored in the earth and can be extracted and used to heat homes and to produce electricity.

How does it work?  Geothermal units use a system of loops buried deep in the ground that utilize the constant temperature of the ground to heat and cool your home through energy exchange.

In the colder months, the water in the underground loops absorbs heat from the earth and transfers it to the geothermal unit.  From there, it is compressed to a higher temperature and sent as warm air to heat your home.

In the summer, the process is reversed and the loop system siphons heat from your home through the loops and back into the earth.

How can a geothermal system help lower your energy costs?  “With home heating oil reaching $5.00 a gallon, it’s not uncommon for a family in the northern parts of the country to spend $4,000 or more heating their homes during the cold winter season. In the warmer southern areas, electricity bills of $300-$400 a month are not unusual as families battle the heat with inefficient air conditioning systems.”*

Geothermal energy does not use fossil fuels to operate and also uses very little electricity.  The dramatic decrease in electricity consumption can provide you with up to 55-70% savings on your heating and cooling bills.  In addition, a geothermal system produces hot water which can reduce your cost for hot water use up to 60%!

The life expectancy of a geothermal system is much longer (20-25 years) than a standard HVAC system (12-15 years) when properly maintained. While it may cost more on the initial installation, a geothermal system pays for itself in the first few years of operation with the energy savings you will accrue.

How much does a geothermal system cost?  The average cost of a geothermal system varies due to many factors.  However, there are federal and state tax credits (www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm) for those who purchase geothermal systems.

How long does it take for a geothermal system to pay for itself?  It all depends on how you are currently heating your home.  If you are using natural gas, it can take 5-10 years.  If you are using propane, that time is reduced to 2-5 years!

Call us for a quote on replacing your old system with a geothermal system. And be sure to ask us about financing options!

918.610.7300