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has no electrical bills (other than the monthly service charge for this PROJECT STATS
grid-tied system), costs nothing to heat and uses no oil, natural gas or
other fossil fuels. This home shows that cutting-edge energy efficiency NAME: Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WA
technology can actually be affordable, in part by eliminating entire
categories of expenses. And because one house is shared by two BUILDER: Ted Clifton, TC Legend Homes
families, expenses are decreased for both. www.tclegendhomes.com

Perhaps more remarkable than the home’s efficiency is its ARCHITECT/DESIGNER: Ted Clifton, TC Legend Homes
modest price tag. Shared by two couples and three children, the www.tclegendhomes.com
2,700-square-foot custom home cost under $150 per square foot to
build—significantly less than most other residential construction PHOTOS: Rachel M. Lee for TC Legend Homes
projects in Bellingham.

Local Panels. Solar PV panels were sourced from Bellingham-based Itek energy. The array produces enough energy to power both
dwellings and two electric vehicle chargers.

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Solar Heating. The acid-stained concrete slab foundation houses radiant heat tubing, which is powered by a solar thermal system with a highly
efficient Daikin Altherma 5-ton monobloc heat pump for backup.

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