Whirlpool, Purdue unveil ultra-energy-efficient ReNEWW house

September 15, 2014  


ReNEWW house

The ultra-energy-efficient ReNEWW house was unveiled on Friday. (Purdue University photo/ Charles Jischke)
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Officials on Friday (Sept. 12) unveiled the ultra-energy-efficient ReNEWW house near the Purdue campus.

From left are John Dennis, West Lafayette mayor; Jeff Cardwell, senior adviser and special assistant to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence; David Szczupak, executive vice president of global product organization at Whirlpool Corp.; and Suresh Garimella, Purdue's executive vice president for research and partnerships.

The 1920s vintage home is being retrofitted with the latest in energy-efficient materials and products, while providing valuable experience for graduate students working on the project. ReNEWW stands for Retrofitted Net-Zero Energy, Water and Waste. The house will have energy- and water-saving features and is equipped with solar and geothermal technologies. Systems in the home will harvest waste heat from appliances and "gray water" from showers and sinks. 

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