Peak Performance Homes

Presented by the Neighborhood Energy Consortium

Home Performance, a sound investment.

Energy efficient homes are better products with lower operating costs.

Peak Performance Homes: the process

The NEC recruits, trains, and mentors performance consultants.

1. Plan Review

2. Site Visits

3. Inspections and performance testing

Why Build Energy Efficient?

• Energy efficiency delivers:– Lower utility bills

– Better Comfort

– More durability

– Improved indoor air quality

Possible Home Improvements

• Home air sealing

• Attic insulation

• Wall insulation

• Heating system Replacement

• Air conditioning system replacement

• Water heater replacement

• Window replacement

Well-insulated Homes

Tight Construction

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Sealing air infiltration

Sealed Penetrations and Cracks

Low-E Windows

Tight Ducts

Seal duct with Mastic

A Closer Look at Annual Energy Savings with Peak Performance Homes• New home average gas

consumption: 180 Therms

• Cost: $.85/Therm = $1536

• After PPH improvements: Average gas savings ~ 30% or $461 per year

• New home average electric consumption: 10,800 kWh

• Cost: $.074/kWh = $799

• After PPH improvements: Average electric savings ~ 25% or $199 per year

Benefits

• Attention to home performance generates important benefits:– Economic Development

– Positive Cash Flow for Homeowners

– Third Party Verification – Quality Assurance

The NEC: A Partner You Can Trust

• Accredited HERS Provider

• ENERGY STAR Partner

• RESNET Partner

• 19 years of experience in thousands of homes

Looking Ahead

Today• Existing homes

• New homes

Tomorrow• Existing homes

• New homes

• Green buildings

• Healthy homes

Energy Efficiency is an Investment in Minnesota

• Together, we can provide homeowners with information and improvements to help them build on their investment– Our concern: the job is done right

– We’re taking homes to the next level: from the energy code to verification

Thank You!

Please contact me with questions.

Jimmies@spnec.org

(651) 221-4462 x. 123

Neighborhood Energy Consortium

624 Selby Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104