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Residential Builder "EFFICIENCY SMART" Home Program



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Residential Builder "EFFICIENCY SMART" Home Program

Requirements

1. HEATING AND COOLING - The "EFFICIENCY SMART" HOME will be heated and cooled with an energy efficiency full heat pump system.
  • It will be controlled by a multistage set back thermostat

  • Air distribution design will meet standards set forth by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.

2. WATER HEATING - The water will be heated with a high efficiency electric water heater.
  • Minimum of 50 gallon capacity.

  • Minimum 4500 watt heating unit.

  • Water line piping will be insulated where necessary.

3. INSULATION - The minimum insulation requirements to be met include:
  • R-19 insulation in floors over unconditioned spaces.

  • Rigid stem wall insulation and vapor barrier on ground in crawl space.

  • 2" perimeter insulation for slab construction.

  • R-19 rim joist insulation in basement.

  • R-13 total wall outside wall insulation (includes exterior insulation board if utilized).

  • R-38 insulation in ceilings.

  • 2" insulation on duct work in an unconditioned space.

  • All duct work connections to be sealed with high grade metal tape or mastic.

  • Double pane windows or equivalent.

  • Weatherization measures including appropriate caulking, weather stripping, and poly-sealing-rough openings.


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