Proposed

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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES

• Proposed
• 2011 Specification

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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
OUTLINE

• Introduction
• Compliance Options
• Mandatory Checklists
• The Road Ahead

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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPECIFICATION

• Introduction

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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011
SPECWHAT IS ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES?

• A voluntary label that
• Defines Energy EfficientRigorous
  SpecificationsThird-Party Verified
• Recognizes BuildersGovernment-Backed LabelWeb
  Site, Marketing, Awards

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METHOD TO ENERGY STAR MADNESS
Goal
How
Control Moisture Flow
Control Thermal Flow
Control Air Flow
Loads/ QA/QC
Driving Forces
Fans
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Vapor
Bulk
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METHOD TO ENERGY STAR MADNESS
Goal
How
Control Moisture Flow
Control Thermal Flow
Control Air Flow
Loads/ QA/QC
Driving Forces
Fans
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Vapor
Bulk
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Efficient HVAC
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Insulation R-Value
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Verification
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
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METHOD TO ENERGY STAR MADNESS
Goal
How
Control Moisture Flow
Control Thermal Flow
Control Air Flow
Loads/ QA/QC
Driving Forces
Fans
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Vapor
Bulk
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Efficient HVAC
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Insulation R-Value
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Verification
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Air Barriers
Air/Vapor Barriers
Air Barriers
Air Barriers
Efficient WH
Insulation Alignment
Insulation Alignment
Efficient Lgtg./Appl.
Right-Sizing
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METHOD TO ENERGY STAR MADNESS
Goal
How
Control Moisture Flow
Control Thermal Flow
Control Air Flow
Loads/ QA/QC
Driving Forces
Fans
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Vapor
Bulk
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Efficient HVAC
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Insulation R-Value
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Verification
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Air Barriers
Air/Vapor Barriers
Air Barriers
Air Barriers
Efficient WH
Insulation Alignment
Insulation Alignment
Efficient Lgtg./Appl.
Right-Sizing
Radiant Barriers
Water Man. Construction
Pressure Balancing
Insulation Installation
HVAC Quality Inst.
Pressure Balancing
Insulation Installation
Ventilation
Hot Water Distribution
Min. Thermal Bridging
Dehumid. in Hot/Humid
House Size
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EPA INDOOR AIR PLUS OVERLAP WITH 2011 SPEC
Why
How
Source Control
Filtration
Dilution
Moisture Bulk
Moisture Vapor
Radon
Biological
Combustion
Chemical
Ventilation
Filters/ Air Cleaning
Pressed Wood
MERV 8 Filter
Whole-Hse Ventilation
Direct/Power Vent Equip.
Radon Resist. Con.
Air Sealing
Water Man. Construc.
Seal Foundation
No Ozone Generators
Spot Ventilation
Inter. Paints Finishes
Garage Isolation.
Test Kits Zones 1 2
Air Barriers
Screen Openings
Moisture Resist. Mat.
Garage Ventilation
Tight Ducts
Carpets
CO Alarms
Protect Materials
FPL/Stove Vented/Stds.
HVAC Quality Inst.
Proper Vap. Barriers
No Smoking Com. Areas
Dehum. In Hot/Humid
What
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EPA INDOOR AIR PLUS OVERLAP WITH 2011 SPEC
Why
How
Source Control
Filtration
Dilution
Moisture Bulk
Moisture Vapor
Radon
Biological
Combustion
Chemical
Ventilation
Filters/ Air Cleaning
Pressed Wood
MERV 8 Filter
Whole-Hse Ventilation
Direct/Power Vent Equip.
Radon Resist. Con.
Air Sealing
Water Man. Construc.
Seal Foundation
No Ozone Generators
Spot Ventilation
Inter. Paints Finishes
Garage Isolation.
Test Kits Zones 1 2
Air Barriers
Screen Openings
Moisture Resist. Mat.
Garage Ventilation
Tight Ducts
Carpets
CO Alarms
Protect Materials
FPL/Stove Vented/Stds.
HVAC Quality Inst.
Proper Vap. Barriers
No Smoking Com. Areas
Dehum. In Hot/Humid
What
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
WHY NEW SPECIFICATIONS?

• Codes Ramping Up
• Standard Business Practices Ramping Up
• Significant Value Opportunities

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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011
SPECKEY GOALS/SOLUTIONS
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011
SPECKEY GOALS/SOLUTIONS
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011
SPECKEY GOALS/SOLUTIONS
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011
SPECKEY GOALS/SOLUTIONS
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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPECIFICATIONS

• Compliance Options

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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE
Mandatory Measures
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE
Prescriptive Path only homes lt Benchmark CFA

Mandatory Measures
or
Performance Path
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE
State Energy Code Reqts. Take Precedence
ENERGY STAR Reference Design HVAC
Equipment Envelope Windows Water
Heater Lighting Appl.
Prescriptive Path only homes lt Benchmark CFA

Mandatory Measures
or
Performance Path
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE
ENERGY STAR Reference Design HVAC
Equipment Envelope Windows Water
Heater Lighting Appl.
State Energy Code Reqts. Take Precedence
Prescriptive Path only homes lt Benchmark CFA

HERS Index Target Score
Mandatory Measures
or
Performance Path
HERS Index Proposed Home lt Target Score Size
Adjusted
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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
VARIABLE VS. FIXED HERS SCORE
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87
86
85
85
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84
81
78
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COMPLIANCE OPTIONS SIZE ADJUSTMENT FACTOR
STRATEGY

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COMPLIANCE OPTIONS SIZE ADJUSTED TARGET SCORE

• Benchmark Home Size
• CFA Benchmark Home 0.25 HERS Index
• CFA Rated Home Target Score

Size Modification Factor not to exceed
1.0
x
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COMPLIANCE OPTIONS SIZE ADJUSTED TARGET SCORE

• Benchmark Home Size
• CFA Benchmark Home 0.25 HERS Index
• CFA Rated Home Target Score

Size Modification Factor not to exceed
1.0
x
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COMPLIANCE OPTIONS 2011 TARGET SCORE VS. FIXED
SCORE
Current HERS Index Threshold 2011 HERS Index
Target for 2,200 Sq. Ft. 3 BR Home
88
87
86
85
84
HERS Index
83
81
80
79
78
77
1,100
2,200
3,300
4,400
House Size CFA in sq.ft.
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COMPLIANCE OPTIONS 2011 TARGET SCORE VS. FIXED
SCORE
Current HERS Index Threshold 2011 HERS Index
Target for 2,200 Sq. Ft. 3 BR Home 2011 HERS
Index Target for 3 BR Home Various Sizes
88
87
86
85
84
HERS Index
83
81
80
79
78
77
1,100
2,200
3,300
4,400
House Size CFA in sq.ft.
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COMPLIANCE OPTIONS 2011 TARGET SCORE VS. FIXED
SCORE
Current HERS Index Threshold 2011 HERS Index
Target for 2,200 Sq. Ft. 3 BR Home 2011 HERS
Index Target for 3 BR Home Various Sizes 2011
HERS Index Target for 3 BR Home Adjusted for Size
88
87
86
85
84
HERS Index
83
81
80
79
78
77
1,100
2,200
3,300
4,400
House Size CFA in sq.ft.
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COMPLILANCE OPTIONS2011 TARGET SCORE VS. FIXED
SCORE
Current HERS Index Threshold 2011 HERS Index
Target for 2,200 Sq. Ft. 3 BR Home 2011 HERS
Index Target for 3 BR Home Various Sizes 2011
HERS Index Target for 3 BR Home Adjusted for Size
88
87
86
85
84
HERS Index
83
81
80
79
78
77
1,100
2,200
3,300
4,400
House Size CFA in sq.ft.
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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES THE ROAD AHEAD

• Mandatory
• Checklists

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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPEC
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Checklists
• Thermal Bypass
• Quality Framing
• HVAC Quality Installation Contractor
• HVAC Quality Installation Verifier
• Energy Efficient Components
• Indoor Air Quality
• Water Managed Construction

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THERMAL BYPASS CHECKLISTINSULATION INSTALLATION
PROBLEM
Compression
Voids
Gaps
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THERMAL BYPASS CHECKLISTBYPASS AT WALL/ATTIC
INTERFACE
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FRAMING QUALITY CHECKLIST THERMAL BRIDGING
SOLUTION

• Choose One System
• Optimum Value Engineered Framing (OVE)
• Insulated Sheathing
• Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
• Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
• Double Wall Framing
• Plus
• Raised Heel Trusses
• Raised HVAC Attic Platform Framing

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ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPONENT CHECKLIST MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS

• Water Efficiency- Shower Heads lt 2.0 gpm-
  Efficient Hot Water Distribution
• Lighting- ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package
  or- ENERGY STAR Qualified Bulbs in 80 Sockets
• Fans- All Bathroom Fans ENERGY STAR Qualified-
  All Ceiling Fans ENERGY STAR Qualified
• Appliances- ENERGY STAR Refrigerator,
  Dishwasher, Clothes Washer where provided

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSEFFICIENT WATER HEATING
SYSTEM

• Energy Factor
• Hot Water Distribution
• Insulated Piping
• Heat Trap Above Tank/Heater

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSWATER HEATING DISTRIBUTION

• Core System (Wet Walls)
• Manifold System
• Demand Pumping System

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FRAMING QUALITY CHECKLISTTHERMAL BRIDGING
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FRAMING QUALITY CHECKLISTCOMPLETING THE
INSULATION SYSTEM

• Air-Tight Assemblies (Reference Design Air
  Leakage)
• Six-Sided Air Barrier (Thermal Bypass Checklist)
• Zero-Tolerance (Thermal Bypass Checklist)
• Minimal Thermal Bridging (Framing Checklist)

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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
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Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
10
9
8
Typical Installation
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6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
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Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
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9
8
Typical Installation
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6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
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13
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Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
10
9
8
Typical Installation
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6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
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13
12
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Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
10
9
8
Typical Installation
7
6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
14
13
12
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Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
10
9
8
Typical Installation
7
6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
14
13
12
11
Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
10
9
8
Typical Installation
7
6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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ENERGY STAR INDOOR AIR PACKAGE HVAC BEST
PRACTICE INSTALLATION
14
13
12
11
Field Adjusted SEER SEERFA
10
9
8
Typical Installation
7
6
11
12
13
14
15
Rated SEER
Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.
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HVAC QUALITY INSTALLATION CHECKLISTS HVAC
QUALITY INSTALLATION
Equipment (ACCA Manual J/S) Ducts (ACCA Manual
D) Terminals (ACCA Manual T)

• Right-Sizing
• Air Distribution
• Refrigerant Charge
• Duct Installation

Duct Leakage Static Pressure Flow Across Coil Air
Flow
Testing TXV Valve
Installation R-8 Ducts in Attic Leakage to
Outdoors and Total Pressure Balancing
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY CHECKLIST MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS

• Ventilation- Whole-House (ASHRAE 62.2)- Local
  Exhaust (ASHRAE 62.2)
• Combustion Pollutants- Garage Isolation- No
  Ventless Combustion Appliances except Kitchen
  Cooking- CO Detectors where Combustion
  Appliances/Attached Garage
• Filtration- Merv 8 Filter- Proper Installation

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WATER-MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS

• Water-Managed Foundation
• Water Managed Wall Assembly
• Water-Managed Roof Assembly
• Building Materials

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WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTWATER
MANAGED ROOFS
BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE AT VALLEYS
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WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTWATER
MANAGED ROOFS
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WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTWATER
MANAGED WALLS
DRAINAGE PLANE DESIGN
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WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST WATER
MANAGED WALLS
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WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST WATER
MANAGED WALLS
WINDOW/DOOR PAN FLASHING
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WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST WATER
MANAGED FOUNDATIONS
FOUNDATION DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH CAPILLARY BREAKS
Free-draining back-fill
Perforated drainage pipe in gravel with fabric
filter
Poly vapor retarder/capillary break
Course gravel granular drainage
Pipe connection to granular drainage
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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPECIFICATION

• 2011 Specification
• vs.
• Title-24

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2011 SPEC vs. TITLE-24 SUMMARY

• Grade 1 Insulation and Air Barriers Mandatory
• Maximum Framing Factors
• Radiant Barrier Sheathing or ENERGY STAR Roofs
• HVAC Quality Installation
• Quality Duct Installation
• Efficient Cooling and Water Heating Equipment
• Efficient Hot Water Distribution
• Low-Flow Shower Heads
• Additional Energy Efficient Lighting, Appliances,
  Fans
• ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation
• Water-Managed Construction

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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES PROPOSED 2011 SPECIFICATION

• The Road Ahead

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A UNIQUE TIME FOR BIG CHANGE

• The automotive companies being in a crisis
  means nows the time for a disruptive
  technology
• The automotive industry has now moved beyond
  trying to protect old technology
• Alex Molinaroli, President of Power Solutions at
  Johnson Controls

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RETOOLING HOW WE BUILD HOMES

• Net-Zero Ready Homes
• 30 - 50 Less
• Square Feet with 100 Function
• Cooling/Heating Loads
• Framing
• Ducts
• Plumbing
• HVAC Equipment
• Waste
• Construction Time
• 70 Less Call-Backs

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THE ROAD AHEADPATH TO NO/LOW CARBON
Advanced Technologies
ENERGY STAR for Homes 2011 Draft Specs
ENERGY STAR for Homes 2006 Specs
EPA Indoor airPlus
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WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?
Goal
How
Control Moisture Flow
Control Thermal Flow
Control Air Flow
Loads/ QA/QC
Driving Forces
Fans
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Vapor
Bulk
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Efficient HVAC
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Insulation R-Value
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Verification
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Air Barriers
Air/Vapor Barriers
Air Barriers
Air Barriers
Efficient WH
Insulation Alignment
Insulation Alignment
Efficient Lgtg./Appl.
Right-Sizing
Radiant Barriers
Water Man. Construction
Pressure Balancing
Insulation Installation
HVAC Quality Inst.
Pressure Balancing
Insulation Installation
Ventilation
Hot Water Distribution
Min. Thermal Bridging
Dehumid. in Hot/Humid
House Size
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WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?
Goal
How
Control Moisture Flow
Control Thermal Flow
Control Air Flow
Loads/ QA/QC
Driving Forces
Fans
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Vapor
Bulk
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Efficient HVAC
Air Sealing
Air Sealing
Insulation R-Value
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Tight Ducts
Verification
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Low-E Windows
Air Barriers
Air/Vapor Barriers
Air Barriers
Air Barriers
Efficient WH
Insulation Alignment
Insulation Alignment
Efficient Lgtg./Appl.
Right-Sizing
Radiant Barriers
Water Man. Construction
Pressure Balancing
Insulation Installation
HVAC Quality Inst.
Pressure Balancing
Insulation Installation
Ventilation
Hot Water Distribution
Min. Thermal Bridging
Dehumid. in Hot/Humid
House Size
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THE ROAD AHEADCLIMATE CHOICE ADVANCED TECHS.

• Base ENERGY STAR 2011 Indoor airPlus
• Advanced Technologies
• Super Air-Tight Construction
• Super Insulation
• Super Windows
• Super-Efficient Equipment
• Ducts Inside Conditioned Space
• ENERGY STAR Water Heating

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THE ROAD AHEADPATH TO NO/LOW CARBON
Renewable Power (Purchase or On-site)
Occupant Behavior
Advanced Design
Advanced Technologies
ENERGY STAR for Homes 2011 Draft Specs
ENERGY STAR for Homes 2006 Specs
EPA Indoor airPlus
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THE ROAD AHEADWHY CLIMATE CHOICE?

• ENERGY STAR Farm System
• Solution for Early Adopters

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THE ROAD AHEADNICHE OR MAINSTREAM?
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THE ROAD AHEADTIMELINE
ES 2011 Vetting
ES 2011 Released
Climate Choice Vetting
ES 2011 Enforced
Climate Choice Devel.
Climate Choice Implementation
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2011 SPECIFICATION TIMELINE
ES 2011 Vetting
ES 2011 Released
ES 2011 Enforced
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HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

• On the Web at
• http//www.energystar.gov/homes