PorchLight's Technology Builds Responsive Communities; Responsible Growth

Going green is a lot easier than it used to be. Homebuilders are finding that buyers will pay up to 25% more for homes built with the environment in mind. Homes designed to be “green friendly” can reduce water consumption by 40% and energy use by 30%. PorchLight’s advanced networks give communities a new layer of versatility and energy-efficiency from lighting controls to smart home technologies that control usage levels in appliances.

Think Of Green Light

New lighting controls offer additional options for conserving money and power. Automated dimmer switches, timers and occupancy sensors can save a household hundreds of dollars a year--especially in kitchens and bathrooms, where people tend to leave the lights on during the day. This technique, called “daylighting”, controls leverage the natural light in interior spaces by reducing electric light levels in response. Daylighting significantly improves a building’s energy performance and can boost energy savings by as much as 40%. PorchLight networks also support irrigation controls, saving valuable water and reducing neighborhood maintenance costs. Telecommuting to work or using broadband for distance learning is also a great way to reduce commuting costs and impact.

Hold The Water

PorchLight networks can also be used to implement water conservation technologies. Neighborhoods with large common areas can remote-control irrigation and sprinkler systems from a desktop computer, setting limits on how much water is used and when. The cost savings from proposed water conservation measures often provide the additional funds needed to achieve paybacks from energy efficiency upgrades in a reasonable period.

Follow the LEED

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Neighborhood Development Rating System integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism, and green building into the first national standard for neighborhood design. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a development’s location and design meet accepted high standards for environmentally responsible, sustainable, development. PorchLight can ensure that you have the technology backbone built into your community to work towards these standards.

PorchLight’s in-home structured wiring and networks give homeowners the platform necessary to use these technologies. Whether you’re focused on LEEDS certification or just want your development to be more environmentally conscious, getting connected with PorchLight can help.

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(719) 325-5400 or busdev@porchlightcom.com