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ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3: The Starting Point for Green

EEBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 14, 2010. ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3: The Starting Point for Green. THE CONTEXT ENERGY STAR vs. GREEN. THE CONTEXT ENERGY STAR vs. GREEN. Resource Efficiency. Water Materials Waste Recycling Land Renewables. Indoor Environment.

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ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3: The Starting Point for Green

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  1. EEBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 14, 2010 ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Version 3: The Starting Point forGreen

  2. THE CONTEXTENERGY STAR vs. GREEN

  3. THE CONTEXTENERGY STAR vs. GREEN

  4. Resource Efficiency • Water • Materials • Waste • Recycling • Land • Renewables Indoor Environment • Source Control • Ventilation • Filtration Energy Efficiency • Air Flow • Thermal Flow • Moisture Flow • Equipment THE CONTEXT‘GREEN’ BEGINS WITH ‘BLUE’

  5. EFFICIENCY OFTEN FINANCES GREEN Monthly Annual Utility Savings $45 $540 Added Mortgage $15$180 Cost Savings $30 $360 = $1,000’sfor typical ownership period

  6. ENERGY STAR PATH TO NET-ZERO HOMES EPA RERH Solar Thermal EPA Water Sense (Indoor Spec) EPA RERH Solar Elec. ENERGY STAR for Homes 2011 Draft Specs Advanced Technologies Advanced Design EPA Occupant Behavior Package Renewable Power (Purchase or On-site) EPA Passive Solar Home EPA Indoor airPlus EPA Right-Size Home

  7. THE BUSINESS CASE:BUSINESS QUESTION… If ENERGY STAR is starting point for green… What does it bring to table?

  8. ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES:ESTABLISHED BRAND 1,000,000 800,000 Number Labeled Homes 600,000 Cumulative 400,000 Annual 200,000 0 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Year

  9. ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES:ESTABLISHED BRAND % Market Penetration Year

  10. ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES:BUILDER INTEREST 300 250 200 ~1,000% Growth! 150 100 50 0 Before Soft Market After Soft Market

  11. PROBLEM: HOMES THAT FAIL Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow(Vapor, Bulk)

  12. SOLUTION: HOMES THAT WORK Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow(Vapor, Bulk)

  13. Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable ENERGY STARVersion 3 Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk Efficient Equipment 3rd Party Verification

  14. Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable ENERGY STARVersion 3 Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk Efficient Equipment 3rd Party Verification Air Sealing Air Sealing Efficient HVAC Air Sealing Therm. Encl. Checklist Water Man. Roofs Tight Ducts Tight Ducts Efficient WH Tight Ducts HVAC QI Checklists Water Man. Walls Air Barriers Air Barriers Efficient Lgtg./Appl. Air Barriers Water Man. Checklist Water Man. Foundation Low-E Windows Pressure Balancing HVAC Quality Inst. Right-Sizing Building Materials Insulataion R-Value Ventilation Insulation Alignment Dehumid. in Hot/Humid Insulation Installation Min.Thermal Bridging

  15. ENERGY STAR VERSION 3COMPLETE SYSTEMS • Thermal EnclosureSystem: • Air Leakage • Insulation R-Value • Insulation Installation • Air Barriers • Thermal Bridging • High-Perf. Windows • HVAC QualityInstallation System: • Efficient Equipment • Right-Sizing • Air Distribution • Refrigerant Charge • Duct Installation • Pressure Balancing • Ventilation • Filtration • Water ManagementSystem: • Roof Membranes • Flashing • WRB’s • Fabric Filters • Capillary Breaks • Drainage Layer

  16. THERMAL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMVALUE PROPOSITION • Visibly better quality • Superior comfort and health • Future resale value

  17. HVAC SYSTEM QUALITY INSTALLATION 14 13 12 11 Field Adjusted SEER 10 9 8 Typical Installation 7 6 11 12 13 14 15 Rated SEER Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.

  18. Proper Charge 1.5 Correct Flow 0.5 Airtight Ducts 2.0 Sized Right .75 HVAC SYSTEM QUALITY INSTALLATION 14 13 12 11 Field Adjusted SEER 10 9 8 Typical Installation 7 6 11 12 13 14 15 Rated SEER Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.

  19. HVAC System Quality InstallationValue Proposition • Get What You Pay For • Engineered Comfort- Thermal Control- Humidity Control- Noise Control • Assured Fresh/Filtered Air

  20. Water Management SystemValue Proposition Better protection for largest investment Lower maintenance Healthier home

  21. ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes QA Flow Chart Builders HERS Provider HERS Raters HVAC Contrac. Other Trades QA Source EPA Rater PA E-mail Train-the-Trainer Online Training Accomp. E-mail Home Certif. Rater E-mail 100% Recert. RESNET Accreditation QA Designee Certification QA Protocol HERS Provider QA Oversight V3 Training ACCA V3 Training ACCA QA List HERS Rater 3rd Party Verif. 3rd Party Verif. 3rd Party Verif. Sponsor/ Industry Tech. Training Tech. Training QA Oversight

  22. ENERGY STAR Qualified Home Certificate Report HOME INFORMATION Builder Name: Permit Date/Number: Home Address: RATING INFORMATION Rating Company: Rater Identification Number: Rating Date: ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES VERSION NUMBER: YOUR ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOME FEATURES Your home has been constructed to meet U.S. EPA’s latest guidelines for energy efficiency including the following features: • A COMPLETE THERMAL ENCLOSURE SYSTEM: • Comprehensive air sealing • (Blower Door Result) • Code or Better Insulation Levels * (R-values for attics, walls, floors) • Properly installed insulation(RESNET Grade 1) • High-performance windows* (u-Value; SHGC) • Complete Air Barrier • Reduced Thermal Bridging(adv. framing, rigid insulation sheathing, adv. wall system) • A COMPLETE HEATING AND COOLING QUALITY INSTALLATIONSYSTEM: • Efficient heating and cooling equipment • (A/C SEER; Furnace AFUE, Boiler AFUE) • Properly sized equipment and ducts • Sealed and tested duct work • (Duct Test Result) • Verified proper refrigerant charge (when applicable) • Whole-house and spot ventilation • Programmable thermostat • ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND APPLIANCES: • Efficient water heater • (EF Rating) • ENERGY STAR qualified lighting • (list number of bulbs and/or fixtures) • ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and fans • (list specific products) • A COMPLETE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: • Complete roof flashing details • Heavy-duty membranes at roof valleys and eaves • Pan flashing at all windows and doors • Complete wall drainage plane • Fabric filter at foundation drain • Capillary break under foundation • Site Drainage * Where a feature varies across the home, the predominant performance level is shown.

  23. Checklist Reference Scope of Work 3-D Detail CAD Drawing Related Trades

  24. ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Starting Point for GreenWhat It Brings to the Table Summary • Established Brand/Program • Strong ‘System-Based’ Spec • Quality Assurance

  25. HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION On the Web at: http://www.energystar.gov/homes

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