The pool uses natural salt for purification, eliminating the need for chlorine. A photovoltaic heater warms the water with solar energy.
“There are two reasons why people will spend money on this,” said Karen Childress, manager of environmental stewardship for WCI, as she led a tour of the Corregio model, the Casa Verde – “green home” – at Venetian Golf & River Club.
“Health is first,” she said. “People are willing to make decisions for a better environment if they know what they are.” Consumers want the option of high-performance air filters or paints that don’t emit noxious chemicals.
Energy saving is second, she said. They want to know about appliances that use less energy and water. They’re interested in energy-efficient mortgages, which let them borrow more money for a house with lower operating costs.
