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In a statement released March 26, 2012, Rieger Homes is proud to announce we are now offering the option of geothermal energy systems in all our new construction homes.  Please see the full press release below.

The Kent with Geothermal System at Stratford Farms

Newburgh, NY—Rieger Homes, Inc. is now offering the option of geothermal energy systems in all of its new construction homes, according to Steven & Ian Rieger, brothers and partners in the building company.  Rieger Homes Inc., based in Newburgh, NY, has been the builder of choice in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 50 years, having built more than 6,000 homes spanning two generations of craftsmanship.  Rieger Homes has partnered with Geothermal Energy Options, LLC of LaGrangeville to offer this program.

Rieger Homes, long known for building energy-efficient, high performance homes, finds the move to geothermal to be a natural progression in improving its building standards to meet the growing concerns of the consumer to reduce costs and to be environmentally green.  Since 2003, Rieger Homes has participated in the ENERGY STAR program, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, created to help consumers save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.

“The benefits of geothermal building to the homebuyer are substantial,” explains Steven Rieger,  “with considerable first-year tax savings, annual savings in heating and cooling costs and the satisfaction that comes with knowing you are easing your footprint on the environment.  Also, knowing that you are not dependent on gas or oil to heat your home gives you great peace of mind.”

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2009, which became law on February 17, 2009, contains long-term tax incentives to encourage the use of renewable energy technologies in homes and businesses, including geothermal systems that are “placed into service” between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2016.

“We are excited that our new home will include a geothermal system,” say Sandi Jensen and Frank Daniberg, recent buyers of a Rieger Home in Stratford Farms in the Town of Poughkeepsie. “Not only will we potentially save hundreds of dollars a year in heating and cooling costs, but we are doing our part to help the environment.”

According to Christopher Ryan, President of Geothermal Energy Options, geothermal energy is a renewable energy source generated by solar thermal radiation. As the sun’s rays bombard the earth’s surface, thermal energy is absorbed by the ground and stored approximately five feet below the Earth’s surface.  It is this energy source that is tapped by geothermal heat pumps to provide heating and cooling. This allows the efficient conversion of this temperature difference into heating or cooling for the home. It is cost effective, reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly.

In addition to its commitment to quality building and customer satisfaction, this program brings Rieger Homes to the forefront of cutting edge technology in homebuilding.

Rieger Homes is represented by Serls New Homes, a full service marketing firm specializing in the sales of single-family, condominium and town home communities in the Hudson Valley.   For more information on geothermal building, contact Rieger Homes at (845) 561.1300 or visit www.riegerhomes.com or www.hudsonvalleygeo.com.

Staying on the cutting edge!  Progress continues on the home we are building with geothermal technology at Stratford Farms in the Town of Poughkeepsie.  The kitchen cabinets are in, the house is trimmed and we are ready to start the mechanical finishes.

The domestic hot water in this home is provided by a hybrid system installed to further save energy without sacrificing customer comfort. It consists of a holding tank that uses heat from the geothermal heat pump to heat the water to over 110 degrees. From there the water goes into an air-to-air heat pump hot water heater that brings the water up to the desired temperature. Both heat pump systems work in tandem, as needed, to keep utility bills as low as possible.

Geothermal is Green Building.  We are powering the heating and cooling systems without the use of traditional fuel oil or natural gas.  In simple terms, geothermal systems tap the stored energy in the earth to power the specially designed mechanical systems in the home. By starting with the heat energy stored in the ground, it takes less energy to heat or cool your home.   Less energy use equals lower energy bills.  Geothermal technology not only benefits our environment, it substantially reduces monthly energy bills and has major tax credits available to the home buyer.

Rieger Homes continually strives to include cutting edge energy saving technologies in our homes without sacrificing comfort, style or beauty.  We would like to thank Chris and the crew at Oil Free Energy Solutions LLC for making this a success!  Rieger Homes is your Dutchess County new home builder and Orange County new home builder of choice and have been a leading home builder in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 50 years.  Contact us today about building the home of your dreams using the latest environmentally friendly and energy efficient technologies at Stratford Farms or another of Rieger Homes’ beautiful neighborhoods.

THE HEAT IS ON!  Progress continues on the home we are building with geothermal technology at Stratford Farms in the Town of Poughkeepsie.  We are powering the heating and cooling systems without the use of traditional fuel oil or natural gas.  In simple terms, geothermal systems tap the stored energy in the earth to power the specially designed mechanical systems in the home. By starting with the heat energy stored in the ground, it takes less energy to heat or cool your home.   Less energy use equals lower energy bills.  Geothermal technology not only benefits our environment, it substantially reduces monthly energy bills and has major tax credits available to the home buyer.

We’re happy to say the heat is on and the house is warm. We have three separate zones in this home, to better put the heat, or A/C, where you want it. Each zone is controlled with a programmable thermostat that allows you to automatically match your comfort to your needs. The system start-up went smoothly and it is performing as designed. There is no better time to feel good about choosing geothermal than in the winter. The equipment is purring, the house is warm, you haven’t paid for any fossil fuel, and you’re doing your part to offset global warming. In a nutshell – every winter will be a GREEN winter in this home.

Rieger Homes continually strives to include cutting edge energy saving technologies in our homes without sacrificing comfort, style or beauty.  We are your Dutchess County new home builder and Orange County new home builder of choice and have been a leading home builder in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 50 years.  Contact us today about building the home of your dreams using the latest environmentally friendly and energy efficient technologies at Stratford Farms or another of Rieger Homes’ beautiful neighborhoods.

Recently, Rieger Homes announced that it is teaming with Oil Free Energy Solutions, LLC and installing a geothermal system in a home we are building at Stratford Farms in the Town of Poughkeepsie, to heat and cool a home without the use of traditional fuel oil or natural gas.  Geothermal technology not only benefits our environment, it substantially reduces monthly energy bills and has substantial available tax credits.

Great news – the house has been started and is being insulated.  In conjunction with Rieger Homes’ High Performance, Energy Efficient Home package, we use a combination of insulation types and installation techniques that substantially exceed the requirements of the New York State Building Code. The home has been air sealed, while the walls are still open, so that we can keep as much of the heat and A/C in the home as possible after you move in. We will also install additional 2-part spray foam, in the attic, to take advantage of the great insulating and air sealing benefits that this product offers. By following these, and many other energy saving guidelines, we can have the geothermal system designed for maximum efficiency, while keeping the cost of occupancy as low as possible. It really is all about paying attention to the little details at just the right time during construction.

Rieger Homes continually strives to include cutting edge energy saving technologies in our homes without sacrificing comfort, style or beauty.  We are your Dutchess County new home builder and Orange County new home builder of choice and have been a leading home builder in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 50 years.  Contact us today about building the home of your dreams using the latest environmentally friendly and energy efficient technologies at Stratford Farms or another of Rieger Homes’ beautiful neighborhoods.

Rieger Homes is proud to announce the start of construction of a Geothermal home located in Stratford Farms, Poughkeepsie, New York.  Teaming with Oil Free Energy Solutions, LLC, Rieger Homes is installing a geothermal system to heat and cool the home without the use of traditional fuel oil or natural gas.  Geothermal technology not only benefits our environment, it substantially reduces monthly energy bills and has substantial available tax credits.

How does it work?  As described by Oil Free Energy Solutions, “Geothermal Systems take advantage of the heat energy stored in the Earth’s crust to heat and cool your home.  In our area the ground is a constant 54°.  A geothermal heat pump simply moves this energy from one place to another.  In the summer it uses the ground temperature to help cool your home.  In the winter it uses the ground temperature to help heat your home.  Since you are always starting at 54°, it takes much less energy to heat or cool your home.  Typically about 70% less energy than a traditional heating and cooling system.”

Rieger Homes continually strives to include cutting edge energy saving technologies in our homes without sacrificing comfort, style or beauty.  Contact us today about building the home of your dreams using the latest environmentally friendly and energy efficient technologies.

Rieger Homes is your Dutchess County new home builder and Orange County new home builder of choice.  We have been a leading home builder in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 50 years.  A family owned company under its second generation of leadership, we are committed to building a successful relationship between our family of professionals and your family.  Our goal is to assist you and your family in building a new home of your dreams.  We hope that your home purchase is an exciting and memorable event. If you already know your future neighborhood in Dutchess County, Orange County or Ulster County, New York, we would love to be your builder!  Please check out our beautiful neighborhoods and exciting homes and floor plans,  Happy home shopping!

Rieger Homes has been working hard for the last few years to make our homes as affordable and comfortable as possible through implementation of newly available technology and practices to save energy.  With the introduction of New York State’s new 2010 Energy Conservation Code, residential home builders across the State are now being tasked to create more comfortable living environments that use less energy. With high fuel prices, a troubled economy, and the unpredictable New York weather it is increasingly more important to keep your utility expenses under control. The state has adopted this new energy code, in December 2010, to help accomplish just that.  The improvements we are incorporating into our homes really separate the performance of our new homes from older, less efficient homes.

   Controlling air infiltration, or the amount of heat and A/C that leaks out of a house, is foremost on the list of new code requirements. We have been focusing on this for some time.  Now, the Code requires that quite a bit of time be spent sealing up the spaces between the construction framing and the outside. This includes spaces between plywood sheets, gaps around windows and doors, and holes for wiring and piping. A follow up building department visual inspection OR a blower door test is now mandatory. The blower door test checks for the tightness of a home, and is done by an independent energy consultant with the necessary equipment and expertise. A duct blaster test must also be performed. This again requires specialized equipment and checks for leaks from air conditioning and heating ducts. Great care is taken to seal up all of the duct outlets and inlets. A blower is then directed into the duct spaces, and the “leakage” can be measured over a period of time. This will help insure that the money spent to keep the home comfortable is efficiently going into the living space where it’s needed.

   There are several other new requirements that deal with improved energy efficiency for your new home, as well as providing specific information to the home owner and the building department. A label is now required on the electric panel that lists the predominant R-values of insulation installed in ceilings, walls, basement and heating ducts, as well as glass and mechanical system efficiencies.

   The result is a tighter, more energy efficient, more comfortable home. Through improved construction practices, and a better understanding of building science, we can create a more comfortable living space that better helps us combat the rising price of energy.   The savings versus the cost of operating an older home is substantial.

Country mountain views surround this charming 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Kent home. Ready and waiting, this home is located in the Town of Blooming Grove, in the heart of Orange County NY, adjacent to the quaint Village of Washingtonville! Envision your family and friends in the welcoming family room while the flames flicker in the fireplace. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, center island and stainless steel appliances create a beautiful relaxed atmosphere for conversation as wonderful meals are prepared. Gather around the table in the formal dining room for an evening of celebration. Contented that a joyful time was had by all, retire for the evening to your luxurious Master Suite with walk-in closets, sitting room and elegant private bath.

This delightful home is constructed with many state of the art Energy Star upgrades.

Contact us for more information.