High performance, ENERGY STAR homes using SIPS, structural insulated panels

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Energy Efficient Construction Checklist

A home built with Structural Insulated Panels with other energy efficient technologies can be 50% more efficient than a standard home built with stud walls.

Select an Energy-Efficient Builder

Use a qualified knowledgeable authorized dealer/builder

Framing:

Structural Insulated Panels are 50% more efficient than stud walls and are up to 15 times more air tight
Completed Thermal Bypass Checklist

Insulation
Look for the following R-values:

Ceiling: R-49 or SIP roof panels
Wood-frame wall: R-19 or greater (R-26 panels are ideal)
Basement wall: R10/13 or greater or SIP basement panels
Band/rim joist: R-19 or greater (SIP floor hangers are best)
Floor above unheated space: R-30 or greater
Slab Edge insulation: Required at Climate Zone 4 and higher (maximum of 25% of the slab edge may be uninsulated in Climate Zones 4 & 5)

Windows and Doors

Make sure windows are ENERGY STAR rated
U-Factor less than or equal to 0.30
Doors should have an R-value greater than or equal to 5

Tight Construction and Ducts

Install ducts in conditioned spaces to minimize energy loss
Seal ducts with mastic and/or UL 181 approved tape
Size ducts base on the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Manual J and D

Heating and Cooling Equipment

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are ideal
Natural gas furnaces: AFUE of 94 percent or higher
Central air conditioner: 13 SEER or greater
Natural gas water heaters:
up to 60 gallons—0.62 EF or greater;
60-80 gallons—0.85 thermal efficiency or greater
Electric water heaters: 0.93 EF or greater
Size your equipment properly for your homeusing Manual J or equivalent calculations. Bigger is not better
ENERGY STAR qualified thermostat (except for zones with radiant heat)

ENERGY STAR® Appliances and Lighting

Make sure appliances and lighting fixtures are ENERGY STAR rated

ENERGY STAR Products

Include at least one ENERGY STAR qualified product category:

Heating or cooling equipment
Windows
Water heating equipment
Five or more ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures, appliances, ceiling fans equipped with lighting fixtures, and/or ventilation fans

Third-Party Verification

Review plans with Home Energy Rater
Home Energy Rater does first inspection for air sealing and insulation
Home Energy Rater tests for leakiness of building envelope and ducts

Energy-Efficiency Cash Rebates

Energy-efficiency rebates vary by state due to differences in regulatory obligations.
Look for local and national rebates in your area.

Link and Learn:

ENERGY STAR new home program

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ENERGY STAR features

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ENERGY STAR qualified homes

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ENERGY STAR Inspection

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An energy efficient home offers:
Comfort, durability, affordability, sustainability and healthy conditions.

An energy efficient home:
Controls air flow, controls thermal flow and controls moisture flow.

Features of an energy efficient home are:
Effective insulation, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient equipment, lighting and appliances and third-party verification.