SALES | AUCTIONS | FINANCE | MANAGEMENT | APPRAISALS FROM OUR CORNER | FALL 2013 Susie Q Ranch | Sun Valley, Idaho Smart Energy Solutions for Ranches SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES THAT BENEFIT THE BOTTOM LINE BY: LEO CRANE | VP OF ENERGY 1 Bottom Line Benefits of Renewable Energy Systems Geothermal Heating and Cooling Technology Ranches throughout the west are regularly integrating renewable Geothermal heating and cooling systems function by using a ground- energy systems into existing structures. It is a trend that’s poised to source heat pump. These work in the same fundamental manner become even more prevalent as homeowners recognize the benefits as all heat pumps, including refrigerators, air conditioners and of renewable energy technology. These include both sustainability freezers. They move heat from one area to another. The advantage of and a return on investment. Energy efficiency has taken on an ground-source heat pumps is that they use the stable and moderate increased importance because of rising energy costs and a growing temperature of the earth or groundwater to transfer heat. The process environmental consciousness. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to begins with a heat transfer fluid being pumped through buried pipes, get the most out of every energy dollar. allowing for the collection of heat. The fluid continues on to the heat pump, located inside the building, where it is used to warm a The Flying D Ranch: A Model for Energy Sustainability refrigerant fluid. As the liquid warms it begins to boil and evaporate. The Flying D Ranch, located outside of Bozeman, Montana, is an The vapor is then compressed, which causes the temperature of the example of a property that has successfully integrated renewable refrigerant to increase dramatically. This heated vapor then passes energy technologies at one of its primary residences. Homeowner through another heat exchanger where it heats hot water for radiant Beau Turner’s objective was to reduce operating costs and promote heating or air for forced-air distribution. In cooling mode, the cycle sustainability. To this end, a closed-loop geothermal system was is simply reversed. retrofitted at the residence and a ground-mount solar array was installed to offset the month-to-month electrical demand. Several factors have come together to make this geothermal technology extremely viable for both newly-constructed buildings and “Energy 1 delivered an efficient renewable energy system that has existing structures. It strikes an important chord for sustainability, proved to be a sound investment with short term payback,” said but its bottom-line benefit is what’s most appealing. Turner. “I’ve been pleased with how the geothermal system has been operating, and the utility savings made this retrofit well worth the In northern climates, ground-source heat pumps move three to effort.” four times more energy than they consume in heating mode, and five to six times more energy than they consume in cooling mode. The Flying D Ranch is located within a sensitive ecosystem. Through Comparatively, a fossil fuel based furnace only produces 75-90 careful design and installation, along with strategic planning, both percent of the energy that it uses, and electric resistance heating systems were added and the residence and surrounding landscape produces the same amount of energy that it uses. were returned to their original form. The landscape remains beautiful and the only sign of renewable energy integration is a solar array in Many properties do not have access to natural gas — one of the more the tall grass that ties into the contours of the land. The owner’s affordable fossil fuels — and rely on liquid propane or fuel oil for objective of integrating bottom-line renewable energy systems while their primary source of heat. In this case, rates are volatile and will maintaining the integrity and beauty of a high-end property were continue to see an aggressive upward trend. met. continued on page six www.hallandhall.COM | email: [email protected] MARKET OVERVIEW faLL 2013 May-Wood River Ranch | Steamboat Springs, Colorado BRITISH COLUMBIA COTTONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH / OLSEN PINEY RANCH / WOLCOTT DURANGO Tucked away in the secluded Piney River valley just BULKLEY CANYON FARM / SMITHERS 525± acre equestrian estate, featuring a 5,700± sq. ft. north of Vail and Beaver Creek, this historic 2,715± This 116± acre property features a half mile of home, 20,000 sq. ft. horse barn. Property is a mixture acre ranch is very private yet easily accessible and frontage on the east bank of the Bulkley River of heavily treed areas interspersed with irrigated and features outstanding fishing, wildlife and scenery. and stunning views of the Hudson Bay range. sub-irrigated land. Minutes from Durango. $8,750,000 $18,000,000 Improvements include an owner’s home, guest cottage, and fishing cabin. Located 9 miles north of CREEK RANCH HOMESTEAD / POGNA RANCH / GUNNISON Smithers. $884,500 CAD STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Located 6 miles south of Crested Butte and less than Custom five bedroom log home with barn and 30 minutes from the Gunnison Regional Airport; this SUSKEENA LODGE / SMITHERS caretaker unit on 11.5± acres overlooks 2,000± 541± acres of vacant land is adjacent to public land Well-appointed wilderness fishing camp and all acre Creek Ranch with exclusive access to 3 miles of and features over one mile of frontage on the East equipment on one of only three Class 1 steelhead fishing on Trout Creek plus lakes, trails, hunting and River. $5,750,000 rivers in Canada. Fly in only, eight week season, nine guest quarters. $2,400,000 anglers per week and a 20 year renewable Crown ROBINSON RANCH / MEEKER Lease. $975,000 USD EDMONDSON RANCH / LAKE CITY Excellent big game hunting ranch with 2,105± acres Highlighted by approx. 3/4 of a mile of fishing on the of diverse mountain habitat, springs and ponds, acclaimed Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and two multiple drainages, adjacent BLM land and modest CHILE trout stocked lakes, this 894± deeded acre ranch house only 20 miles from both Meeker and Rifle. adjoins BLM and national forest. Exceptional hunting $3,500,000 ESTANCIA VALLE DORADO / COYHAIQUE opportunities. Reduced to $3,250,000 One of the world’s exceptional fishing ranches ROCKING R RANCH / BOULDER 20 miles from Coyhaique featuring comfortable ELK RIVER RANCH / 20 minutes from Boulder, the Rocking R Ranch is accommodations on 11,125± acres with 13 miles of STEAMBOAT SPRINGS a preeminent equestrian property. Offering 235± 3 diverse streams including a spring creek with 30” Located in the heart of the pastoral Elk River Valley, acres, irrigated meadows, water rights and extensive class trout. Contact us for details. this 801± acre ranch features panoramic views of the improvements including a 36,400± sq. ft. indoor surrounding mountains, superb accommodations, arena. Reduced to $13,950,000 irrigated meadows and trophy trout fishing. 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