Eco-Friendly Living — Right in Our Backyard
Nestled around Middleton’s Graber Pond, Belle Farm is a new residential community focused on physical and mental wellbeing, and a deep respect for the earth. The first development of its kind in Dane County, Belle Farm relies almost completely on renewable sources for energy. An eco/agri/wellness neighborhood, its homes utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, and rooftop solar panels for electric needs — with an aim to achieve near net-zero carbon emissions.
Offering a wide mix of housing types curated by strategic building partner, Brio Home Designs, homes are designed to minimize indoor temperature swings, reduce susceptibility to power outages, minimize reliance on supply + pricing of fossil fuels, reduce erosion + run-off and minimize impact.
Energy Incentives: Green Gives Back
The newly established Wisconsin Home Efficiency Rebate Program offers financial incentives to encourage homeowners to reduce energy use through heat pumps and other eco-friendly home improvements. Rebates are available for upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, energy-efficient windows, doors, lighting and appliances, and improved heating or cooling systems. Choosing sustainable options throughout your home lowers utility costs, reduces emissions, and minimizes environmental impact.
According to experts, heat pumps can increase energy efficiency by up to 400% compared to traditional heating systems. But how do they work? In simple terms, heat pumps replace your furnace or air conditioner by absorbing heat from the air—moving it from inside to outside to cool your home, or from outside to inside to heat it. Even in Wisconsin's frigid temperatures, heat pumps can detect and transfer warm air into your home. They are three to five times more efficient than natural gas boilers, reducing emissions from the first year of installation.
Belle Farm: Sustainable Living, Built for You
Nestled around Middleton’s Graber Pond, Belle Farm is a new residential community focused on physical and mental wellbeing, and a deep respect for the earth. The first development of its kind in Dane County, Belle Farm relies almost completely on renewable sources for energy. An eco/agri/wellness neighborhood, its homes utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, and rooftop solar panels for all other electric needs — with an aim to achieve near net-zero carbon emissions.
Offering a wide mix of housing types curated by strategic building partner, Brio Home Designs, homes are designed to minimize indoor temperature swings, reduce susceptibility to power outages, minimize reliance on supply + pricing of fossil fuels, reduce erosion + run-off and minimize impact.
Here’s a sustainability snapshot:
Geothermal
Homes within Belle Farm use Geothermal for heating and cooling — thus decreasing energy costs as well as reliance on the grid and fossil fuels.
Solar
Each home within Belle Farm has roof solar installations on the house or garage — with enough panels to power a comparably sized home.
Passive Design Elements
To better maintain temperature and comfort — homes include robust insulation solutions and ERVs.
EV + Battery Ready
Homes built within Belle Farm have electrical systems designed to support EV readiness and home battery storage readiness.
No Gas Appliances
Belle Farm is an electrified neighborhood — no gas lines are run to single family homes.
Deep Rooted Native Plants
To reduce run-off, sequester carbon, offer habitat, and enrich the soil, front and side yards are planted to include deep rooted native plants and flowers versus traditional grass lawns.
Rain Barrels / Rain Gardens / Cistern
Homes incorporate one or more of these strategies to reduce run-off, reduce erosion and manage water.
Permeable Pavers or Pavement
Homes built within Belle Farm use permeable pavers or permeable pavement on driveways and walkways to reduce run-off and manage water.
Ready to give green a go? We can’t wait to hear from you. With questions, or for more information on Belle Farm, please contact Estella Moschkau at estella@sprinkmanrealestate.com.
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