STATE-OF-THE-ART ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The solar features of our homes include photovoltaic electric power generating systems and solar water heaters with on-demand water heater backup systems, standard on all models. Homeowners are eligible for Tucson Electric Sun Share rebates and income tax credits. Other current standard energy saving features include:

 

• 14 SEER or better high efficiency heat pumps
• Programmable thermostats
• Dual pane high efficiency windows
• Energy efficient appliances
• All of our homes are built with a masonry wall super structure which is concrete filled for thermal mass storage and sound-proofing benefits
• The walls are wrapped in insulation and finished with a 3-coat stucco system to create a protective shield from the exterior environment
• Ceiling fans
  

  

These Net Zero Energy Home inverters show electricity used by the home as well as electricity generated by the home's solar panels

Our new homes come with a Tucson Electric Power 5 year guarantee. During the construction process TEP inspects each home to insure all components perform to TEP Guarantee requirements for energy efficiency and comfort. The Guarantee qualifies our homes for reduced residential rates and guarantees the heating and cooling portion of the annual bill.

In fact, the average Armory Park del Sol resident pays just $301/year for heating and cooling. To read the Armory Park del Sol Energy Report summary, click here. To read the Report in full, click here.

John Wesley Miller Companies is one of four builders selected by the Department of Energy to develop net zero energy-use homes. The goal is to have a home that puts back into the energy grid as much energy as it takes on an annual basis. There are two Net Zero Energy homes in Armory Park del Sol and the second doubles as a model home and sales office.

Any home in Armory Park del Sol may be upgraded to a net zero-energy use home for an additional cost. For more information on this program, please visit Toolbase Services.

Rooftop solar panels in Armory Park del Sol

Saving water, especially here in the Sonoran Desert, is of the utmost importance. John Wesley Miller Companies' Executive Report for water use in Armory Park del Sol has shown that APdS water use is outstandingly low, even exceeding the Civano development by far. To read this Summary Report, click here.

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Armory Park del Sol
3rd Ave & 16th St.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
520.798.7607