PITTSBURGH, April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh can now proudly claim the region's first net-zero energy home, 1820 Merriman Way, a for-sale townhouse in Riverside Mews, a 48-unit green townhome community in the city's South Side neighborhood. To achieve net-zero energy, the townhome generates as much power as it uses on an annual basis through a variety of green building technologies, including an 8,000 watt photovoltaic array mounted on its roof. Pittsburgh has long been a leader in green buildings, but this newest addition to the city's green building portfolio is a testament that both public and private interests continue to challenge the boundaries of what's possible and achievable locally in terms of energy and resource efficiency, as well as in healthy homes and buildings. The 1,850-square-foot townhome's energy use is minimized through a geothermal heat pump, LED lighting, Energy Star-labeled products and super-insulation methods. The net-zero energy home adds to the overall sustainability of the Riverside Mews development, which is located on a former brownfield site. Each townhome showcases environmentally friendly materials, energy-efficient systems and unique architectural designs that create sustainable and healthy living environments. The location contributes to sustainable lifestyles as shopping and entertainment options are within close proximity, and Downtown Pittsburgh is within walking distance.
