Carbon Neutral House Showcases Car Of The Future
McLean, Virginia (September 16, 2009) — The Chevrolet Volt, the first mass-produced vehicle to achieve triple-digit fuel economy, will be part of the CharityWorks GreenHouse. The GreenHouse is the first carbon neutral designer show house on the East Coast. Located in McLean, Va., and open to the public beginning Oct. 10, the GreenHouse showcases eco-friendly construction; sustainable furnishings, fabrics and finishes; and how simple it is for homeowners to own an electric car.
BACKGROUND: The extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt is scheduled to be in the marketplace by November 2010. Plugging in daily, using the grid electricity, is the key to the Volt’s high-mileage performance. Fully charged, it will travel up to 40 miles on electricity from the grid. A small onboard engine-generator fueled by gasoline or E85 creates additional electricity to extend the range of the vehicle to well over 300 miles. This means if a person living in McLean were to drive a Volt, they could drive back and forth to work in D.C. every day without ever needing to buy gas.
The CharityWorks GreenHouse, constructed by WEST*GROUP, features the designs of 19 acclaimed interior designers, including internationally recognized Barry Dixon. Designed by the Washington, D.C., architectural firm of Cunningham Quill, the GreenHouse showcases how energy efficient design, renewable energy systems and smart locations can come together in a home that is both environmentally friendly and a beautiful place to live.
The GreenHouse has been designed to qualify for the LEED Platinum certification and based on the Energy Star Yardstick is more energy efficient than 99.99% of the homes built since 2000.
Proceeds from the CharityWorks GreenHouse benefit the McLean Project for the Arts, Friendship Public Charter School, the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund . For details log on to www.charityworksgreenhouse.com.
