GRUPE COMPANY

The Grupe Company of Stockton, California, selected Earth Day, April 22, 2006 for the grand opening of its new Carsten Crossings development in Rocklin, California, for good reason. All 144 homes include "GrupeGreen" features for solar electricity, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and water conservation. CARB team member Davis Energy Group, Inc. (DEG) worked with Grupe to develop these high-performance homes, and to monitor the production-scale benefits resulting from advanced systems. DEG estimates energy savings of 62 to 66% compared to a Building America Benchmark home, or 53 to 58% compared to a home complying with California Title 24 standards. Long-term monitoring will help confirm the results. You can watch a short video on the green strategies employed by visiting the Carsten Crossings website.