Covell Village – A
Model for Sustainable Communities
Mark Berman
03-10
EISG Project
Title: Covell Village – A Model for Sustainable Communities
EISG Grant Number: 03-10
PIER Area: Energy Systems Integration
Principal Investigator: Mark Berman
Contact Information: Phone:
(530) 753-1100, email:
mjberm@davisenergy.com
Organization: Davis Energy Group, Inc.
Grant Amount: $74,965
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
§ Proposes to determine the feasibility of designing a planned community that incorporates a comprehensive energy plan that reduces energy consumption by 50% based on current Title 24 energy standards. Plan would incorporate energy efficient building construction, renewable energy sources, distributed co-generation and district heating and cooling strategies.
Proposed Outcomes:
§ This project will result in a master energy plan for the planned community.
Anticipated Benefits:
§ Potential to decrease electrical consumption by 50% compared to equivalent houses built to current Title 24 standards.
§ Potential to decrease gas consumption by 50% compared to equivalent houses built to Title 24 standards.
§ Potential to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% or more compared to conventional housing developments.