In late July, Balda Development & Construction broke ground on the first Florida Designated Green Home in Satellite Beach. Through the use of innovative technologies in the green building industry, Balda Development & Construction’s home will achieve astounding energy efficiency not typically associated with a large, waterfront Florida property. Some of its features include solar roof panels, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Low-E impact resistant windows and doors, dual flush toilets, tankless hot water heaters, and solar pool heating. Incorporating these innovative technologies will help provide greater comfort, lower energy bills, reduce outside noise, and create lasting durability. Using programs from the Florida Green Building Coalition, Energy Star, Florida Power & Light, and U.S. Department of Energy, the house will significantly surpass all energy standards set forth by the state of Florida. This means reduced energy bills for the home owner and less drain on our community’s natural resources.
