Whisper Valley named 2019 PPI project of the year

Net-zero-energy capable community in Austin, Texas, features REHAU geoexchange piping system.

05.23.2019

REHAU received the project of the year award from the building and construction division of Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) during the association's annual meeting May 6. PPI is the major North American trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry.

The association’s annual awards program recognizes projects and members for exceptional contributions to the industry. Submissions in the association's divisions are reviewed, evaluated and voted upon by the PPI members.

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Whisper Valley Community

The developer of Whisper Valley in Austin, Texas mandated that all structures in the entire community be geothermal and solar equipped, capable of achieving the net-zero energy (or carbon neutral) standard adopted by the City of Austin’s Municipal Building Code. With 7,500 homes including apartments, the $2 billion development will be the largest zero‐energy capable housing community in the nation. Each of the 237 homes in Phase I is equipped with a REHAU RAUGEO™ double U-bend and a ground source heat pump. All builders in Whisper Valley are required to hook up to EcoSmart’s GeoGrid, a five-mile loop of underground distribution piping that links each home to a geo-exchange network, engineered by REHAU. This geothermal system will reduce heating/cooling energy consumption by up to 65 percent.

Visit our Whisper Valley reference page to learn more about this unique renewal energy project.

REHAU is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. Approximately 20,000 employees at more than 170 locations around the world ensure success of the independent, privately held company.