SmartBuilt Plus Energy Efficiency Requirements

Requirements:

1. HEATING AND COOLING - The "EFFICIENCY SMART" HOME

Will be heated and cooled with an energy efficient 15 SEER or higher 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.
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• 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.

At least 1 or more of following building practices implemented:

• OUTSIDE WALLS UTILIZE: Blown Cellulose or fiberglass wet or dry, Polly-Foam filling exterior wall cavities or Concrete using 2" expanded styrene as forms for ABOVE & BELOW GRADE walls or equivalent properties.


• VARIABLE SPEED AIR HANDLED W/ 15 SEER HEAT PUMP


• HIGHER EFFICIENT ELECTRIC WATER HEATING - Utilizing Solar panel with electric water heater or Water Heater Heat Pump.


• LIGHTING: All recessed lights shall be in a self contained fixture with a zero clearance rating with a solid box covering the fixture if it is exposed in the attic. In addition, builder will provide CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs for 25% of the lighting needs.


• ZERO EMISSIONS REFRIGERANT - Heat pump utilizes R-410 refrigerant. It is also controlled with a set back thermostat.