ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes 2011 Specifications Overview

ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes

2011 Specifications

Overview

ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTHTHE ROAD TO ONE MILLION HOMES

0

200000

400000

600000

800000

1000000

1200000

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Column 1

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NumberLabeledHomes

Year

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200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

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Cumulative

Annual

0

5

10

15

20

25

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

1

ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTHONE IN FIVE HOMES IN 2009

% MarketPenetration

Year

ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTHNEW BUILDER PARTNERS PER MONTH

300

250

150

50

200

100

0Before Soft Market After Soft Market

~1,000% Growth!

CONTEXT: ENERGY STAR vs. CONTEXT: ENERGY STAR vs. GREENGREEN

ENERGY STAR for Homes

Green Programs for

HomesVoluntary

Recognizes BuildersLabel

Web Site, Marketing, Awards

CONTEXT: ENERGY STAR vs. CONTEXT: ENERGY STAR vs. GREENGREEN

ENERGY STAR for Homes

Green Programs for

HomesVoluntary

Recognizes BuildersLabel

Web Site, Marketing, Awards

Defines EfficientRigorous SpecificationsThird-Party Verified

Offers FlexibilityPointsMultiple Tiers

‘GREEN’ BEGINS WITH ‘BLUE’

Energy Efficiency•Air Flow

•Thermal Flow•Moisture Flow•Equipment

IndoorEnvironment

•Source Control•Ventilation•Filtration

ResourceEfficiency•Water•Materials•Waste•Recycling•Land•Renewables

WHY SPECIFICATIONS SO IMPORTANT

A voluntary labeling program that:

Defines Energy EfficientRigorous SpecificationsThird-Party Verified

Recognizes BuildersGovernment-Backed LabelWeb Site, Marketing, Awards

Control Moisture FlowVapor Bulk

Control Thermal Flow

Defining Truly Energy Efficient

EfficientEquipment

3rd PartyVerification

Control Air Flow

AffordableComfortable

HealthyDurable

Control Moisture FlowVapor Bulk

Control Thermal Flow

EfficientEquipment

3rd PartyVerification

Control Air Flow

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

InspectFeatures

TestInfiltration

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

1996V.1

Low-EWindows

Test DuctLeakage

EfficientHVAC

AffordableComfortable

HealthyDurable

InsulationR-Value

Defining Truly Energy Efficient

Control Moisture FlowVapor Bulk

Control Thermal Flow

EfficientEquipment

3rd PartyVerification

Control Air Flow

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

InspectFeatures

TestInfiltration

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

1996V.1

Low-EWindows

Test DuctLeakage

EfficientHVAC

InsulationAlignment

Air BarriersAir BarriersAir BarriersEfficient

WH SystemEfficient

Lgtg./Appl.Right-Sizing2006V.2

ThermalBypass Chk

AffordableComfortable

HealthyDurable

InsulationR-Value

Defining Truly Energy Efficient

How we sold 2006 spec,first we asked a question…

What technology will revolutionize the housing

industry?

Hint: it has nothing to do with construction…

Answer…Low Cost Infrared Cameras

OBSOLETE COMPETITIONOBSOLETE COMPETITION

BUILDING SCIENCE RULES TO LIVE BY

Driving Forces Move More to Less:- More Heat to Less Heat- More Pressure to Less Pressure- More Humidity to Less Humidity

Gravity Makes Things Fall

BUILDING SCIENCE

FIBROUS NSULATION = AIR BARRIER

Resists Heat Flow

Air Flow…need Air Barrier…(any solid material that blocks air flowincluding sealing at edges and seams)…on all six sides……in direct contact with insulation (alignment)

BUILDING SCIENCE INSULATION IS NOT AN AIR BARRIER

Courtesy of Blue Grass

Energy

BUILDING SCIENCE

WHY COMPLETE AIR BARRIER

7070o o FF

7070o o FF

3030o o FF

5050o o FF 3030o o FF

INSET STAPLING = MISALIGNMENT

INSET STAPLING = MISAGLIGNMENT

INSULATED FLOOR OVER GARAGE

Garage Ceiling

Conditioned Room

Hot day

CANTILEVERED FLOOR PROBLEM

Courtesy of Fort Collins Utilities

Courtesy: Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.Courtesy: Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.

PROPERLY INSTALLED INSULATION

SLAB EDGE INSULATION

R-10 (typ. 2 in.) in Zones 4 and above Downward from top of slab:

- min. 24” (Zones 4 and 5); 48” (Zones 6, 7, and 8)

Insulation can be run:- vertical; horizontally under the slab; or out from building

flashing

protectionboard

GARAGE/CANTILEVER BAND JOISTS

Gaps at endsGaps at ends

BAND JOIST BLOCKING

Filler blocking much harder shape with Engineered lumber

Now it’s time for 2011 spec…

What value proposition will make used and minimum code homes

even more obsolete?

Complete Systems

Control Moisture FlowVapor Bulk

Control Thermal Flow

EfficientEquipment

3rd PartyVerification

Control Air Flow

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

InspectFeatures

TestInfiltration

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

1996V.1

Low-EWindows

Test DuctLeakage

EfficientHVAC

InsulationAlignment

Air BarriersAir BarriersAir BarriersEfficient

WH SystemEfficient

Lgtg./Appl.Right-Sizing2006V.2

ThermalBypass Chk

Ventilation

Dehumid. inHot/Humid

InsulationInstallation

PressureBalancing

Min.ThermalBridging

HVACQuality Inst.

2011V.3

Water Man.Construction

ThermalEnclos. ChkHVAC Sys.

QI ChkWater Man.System Chk

AffordableComfortable

HealthyDurable

InsulationR-Value

Defining Truly Energy Efficient

BuildingMaterials

ENERGY STAR Reference

Design

COMPLIANCE OPTIONS

PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE

or

PrescriptivPrescriptive Pathe Path

[only homes [only homes << Benchmark CFA]Benchmark CFA]

PerformancPerformance Pathe Path[all homes][all homes]

MandatorMandatoryy

ChecklistsChecklists::

•Thermal Thermal Enclosure Enclosure

SystemSystem•HVAC System HVAC System

Quality InstallationQuality Installation•Water Managed Water Managed

Construction Construction SystemSystem

+

Rated Home withPref.Measures< Target Score

Size Adjustment= ES HERS

Index Target Score

COMPLIANCE OPTIONS

PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE

or

PrescriptivPrescriptive Pathe Path

[only homes [only homes << Benchmark CFA]Benchmark CFA]

Performance Path[all homes]

Apply to Rated Home w/ HERS Software= HERS Index Target Score

ENERGY STAR Reference

Design

+

Mandatory

Checklists:

•Thermal Enclosure

System•HVAC System

Quality Installation•Water Managed

Construction System

Rated Home withPref.Measures< Target Score

Size Adjustment= ES HERS

Index Target Score

COMPLIANCE OPTIONS

PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE

or

PrescriptivPrescriptive Pathe Path

[only homes [only homes << Benchmark CFA]Benchmark CFA]

Performance Path[all homes]

Apply to Rated Home w/ HERS Software= HERS Index Target Score

ENERGY STAR Reference

Design

+

Mandatory

Checklists:

•Thermal Enclosure

System•HVAC System

Quality Installation•Water Managed

Construction System

Likely to be automated by software

ENERGY STAR REFERENCE DESIGN

Heating and Cooling Equipment: ENERGY STAR Min. Efficiency [climate based] > ENERGY STAR for Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

Envelope Window and Doors Tight Construction [1 ach tighter than ENERGY STAR 2006]

Insulation Levels > 2009 IECC Properly Installed Insulation [RESNET Grade 1]

ENERGY STAR Window [2009 IECC min w/Performance Path]

Radiant Barrier at Roof if Ducts in Attic [CZ 1-3]

ENERGY STAR REFERENCE DESIGN

Water Heating: Increased Efficiency [based on tank size] Direct- or Power-Vent if in Pressure Boundary

Thermostats and Ductwork: Programmable Thermostat R-8 Insulation for Ducts in Unconditioned Attics 6 cfm/100 sf Total Duct Leakage 4 cfm/100 sf Duct Leakage to Outdoors

ENERGY STAR REFERENCE DESIGN

Lighting and Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances and Fans ENERGY STAR Qualified Lighting 80% of

Fixtures

Thermal EnclosureSystem:•Air Leakage•Insulation R-Value•Insulation Installation•Air Barriers•Thermal Bridging•High-Perf. Windows

Water ManagementSystem:•Roof Membranes•Flashing•WRB’s•Fabric Filters•Capillary Breaks•Drainage Layer

COMPLETING SYSTEMS: CHECKLISTS

HVAC SystemQuality Installation:•Efficient Equipment•Right-Sizing•Air Distribution•Refrigerant Charge•Duct Installation•Pressure Balancing•Ventilation•Filtration

TEST PLUS INSPECT BIG HOLES

Chases

Cracks: Window Openings Door Openings Sill Plates

AccessPanels

Penetrations: Ceiling Fixtures Vents Plumbing

Drywall atTop Plate

Ducts

BYPASS AT WALL/ATTIC INTERFACE

WALL/ATTIC INTERFACE DETAIL

Void

Compression

Gap

Misalignment

0 1 2 3 4 5 60

5

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25

30

35

40

EFFECT OF GAPS AND SPACES ON BATT INSULATION EFFECTIVENESS

Percent of Voids in Insulation

Net Effective R-Value

Source: Insulate and Weatherize by Bruce Harley, 2002

R-11

R-19

R-30

R-38

Spray Foam

PROPER INSULATION: BAND JOISTS

SIP Panel

PROPER INSULATION: BAND JOISTS

THERMAL BRIDGING

Courtesy of Building Science Corp.

ADVANCED FRAMING

RIGID INSULATION SHEATHING

Courtesy of Building Science Corp.

STRUCTURAL INSULATION SHEATHING

ADVANCED WALL SYSTEMS

SIPs

ICF

DoubleWall

RAISED HEEL TRUSSES

RAISED PLATFORM FRAMING

Thermal Enclosure SystemValue Proposition

Visibly better quality

Superior comfort and health

Future resale value

Thermal EnclosureSystem:•Air Leakage•Insulation R-Value•Insulation Installation•Air Barriers•Thermal Bridging•High-Perf. Windows

Water ManagementSystem:•Roof Membranes•Flashing•WRB’s•Fabric Filters•Capillary Breaks•Drainage Layer

COMPLETING SYSTEMS: CHECKLISTS

HVAC SystemQuality Installation:•Efficient Equipment•Right-Sizing•Air Distribution•Refrigerant Charge•Duct Installation•Pressure Balancing•Ventilation•Filtration

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HVAC SYSTEM QUALITY INSTALLATION

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Rated SEER

Typical Installation

Correct Flow 0.5Proper Charge 1.5

Sized Right .75Airtight Ducts 2.0

Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.

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HVAC SYSTEM QUALITY INSTALLATION

Equipment (ACCA Manual J/S)Ducts (ACCA Manual D)

Flow Across CoilRoom-by-Room Air Flow

Static Pressure

TestingTXV Valve

Matched ComponentsSensible Heat Ratio

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Duct InstallationR-8 Ducts in Attic

Leakage to Outdoors and TotalPressure Balancing

Right-Sizing

Equipment Selection

Air Distribution

Refrigerant Charge

Duct Installation

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Exit grille is over here !

PRESSURE BALANCING: PROBLEM

Courtesy of Building Science Corp.

PRESSURE BALANCING: SOLUTIONS

JUMP DUCTTRANSFER GRILLE

WHOLE-HOUSE VENTILATION

FRESH AIR DAMPER

DUCTED FRESH AIR SUPPLYCONTINUOUS EXHAUST

WHOLE-HOUSE VENTILATION

WHOLE-HOUSE VENTILATION

ERV AND HRV

SPOT VENTILATION

HVAC System Quality InstallationValue Proposition

Engineered Comfort- Thermal Control- Humidity Control- Noise Control

Assured Fresh Air Filtration that Works

Thermal EnclosureSystem:•Air Leakage•Insulation R-Value•Insulation Installation•Air Barriers•Thermal Bridging•High-Perf. Windows

Water ManagementSystem:•Roof Membranes•Flashing•WRB’s•Fabric Filters•Capillary Breaks•Drainage Layer

COMPLETING SYSTEMS: CHECKLISTS

HVAC SystemQuality Installation:•Efficient Equipment•Right-Sizing•Air Distribution•Refrigerant Charge•Duct Installation•Pressure Balancing•Ventilation•Filtration

WATER MANAGED ROOFS

HEAVY BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE AT EAVES AND VALLEYS

WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION

WATER MANAGED ROOFS

ROOF FLASHING DETAILS

WATER MANAGED WALL PROBLEM

WATER MANAGED WALLS

DRAINAGE PLANE DESIGNDRAINAGE PLANE DESIGN

WATER MANAGED WALLS

DRAINAGE PLANE DESIGN

WINDOW FLASHING PROBLEM

WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION

WATER MANAGED WALLS

BEST PRACTICE INSTALLATION

WINDOW/DOOR PAN FLASHING

WATER MANAGED WALLS

WINDOW/DOOR PAN FLASHING

CONTROLLING MOISTURE FLOW: BULK MOISTURE CAPILLARY BREAKS, FABRIC FILTER

FOUNDATION DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH CAPILLARY BREAKS

Poly vapor retarder/capillary break

Course gravel granular drainage

Perforated drainage pipe in gravel with fabric filter

Pipe connection to granular drainage

Free-draining back-fill

CONTROLLING MOISTURE FLOW: BULK MOISTURE CAPILLARY BREAKS

POLY UNDER SLABVAPOR AND RADON BARRIER

UNVENTED CRAWLSPACE

Water Management System Value Proposition

Better protection for largest investment

Lower maintenance

Healthier home

Thermal EnclosureSystem:•Air Leakage•Insulation R-Value•Insulation Installation•Air Barriers•Thermal Bridging•High-Perf. Windows

Water ManagementSystem:•Roof Membranes•Flashing•WRB’s•Fabric Filters•Capillary Breaks•Drainage Layer

QUESTION: ARE COMPLETE SYSTEMS BETTER FOR BUSINESS?

HVAC SystemQuality Installation:•Efficient Equipment•Right-Sizing•Air Distribution•Refrigerant Charge•Duct Installation•Pressure Balancing•Ventilation•Filtration

Answer…

Yes… if making 90% of competition

obsolete is good for business…

But…better is not good enough!!!

You have to back up

and sell compelling

value propositions.

Better is Not Good Enough… You Have to Sell ENERGY STAR

Label Every Home Train Sales Agents Hold Agents Accountable Create ‘Value’ Experiences

And Remember…

Design & LocationTrump

ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes

2011 Specification:

Where Go From Here?

ENERGY STAR CONCEPT HOME SPEC

ENERGY STAR 2011 Specifications EPA Indoor Air Plus Advanced Technologies:

– Insulation Min. 50% > 2009 IECC– Air-Tightness Min. 50% < 2006 ENERGY

STAR– Ducts Inside Conditioned Space– Advanced ‘Best in Class’ Windows– ‘Best in Class’ HVAC Equipment– ENERGY STAR Water Heating

RenewablePower

(Purchase orOn-site)

OccupantBehavior

Advanced Design

Advanced Technologies

ENERGY STAR

for Homes2011

Draft Specs

PATH TO NO/LOW CARBON

EPA Indoor airPlus

2011 SPEC/CONCEPT HOME TIMELINE

Jan. 1 2011

Jan. 1 2012

Transition

Perf. or Prescriptive+ Air Barriers/Sealing

Other ChecklistsCompl./Not Enforced

Old Label Unless Comply

Full Force

Perf. or Prescriptive

+ All Mandatory Checklists

Only New Label

Jan. 12010

Jan. 1 2013

Release Final

~March w/New Label

Field GuidesNationwide Training

New QA Requirements

Appraisal, Mortgage, Insurance Letter

Final Spec/Pilotwith New Label

Fine TuningVirtual Tour Web Site

Fine TuningVirtual Tour Web Site

ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes 2011 Specifications

ENERGY STAR Concept Home

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

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