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February 21st, 2012 categories: Energy Package, Home Performance, Realitors

Green Home Reference Guide

by Debra Little and Steve Easley

Debra is a Real Estate agent and a Certified Appraiser and Steve is a Building Science Forensic Expert who collaborated on this Green Home Reference Guide for use in PG&E training for Realtors and Appraisers.

 

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Green Home Reference Guide

Energy Efficient Features

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Envelope

• Assembly type- 2X6, SIPs, ICF, alternating studs…
• Air/Shell seal-  Attic
• Air/Shell seal-  Crawl
• Air/Shell seal-  Wall
• Insulation R value- Attic___, walls___, floors___
• Min 10 inches in attic?
• Insulation QII – Quality Installation; no gaps, voids
• Infiltration- Blower Door test results ______CFM@50
• Advanced  Framing-  less  wood
• Thermal Bridging-  designed to prevent
• Foam wrapped exterior
• Windows- type is EE___________. U___, SHG___
• Windows- positioned for cross breezes & ventilation
• Windows- provide high %  natural daylight
• Windows- Shading, eaves, coverings

Mechanical Systems

• Ducts- new
• Ducts- sealed & insulated  R8
• Duct leakage tested
• Ductless system
• HVAC- new, sized by design
• HVAC- high EER/SEER
• ERV- Energy Recovery Ventilator
• HRV- Heat Recovery Ventilator
• Ventilation- exhaust
• Ventilation- balanced (supply & exhaust)
• Hot water heater- Energy Star
• Condensing water heater
• Heat pump water heater
• Tankless water heater
  

Base load (predominantly influenced by occupancy behavior)

• Lighting- high efficacy
• Lighting- can lights are sealed & insulated
  
• Permanent appliances- Energy Star
• Energy feedback monitor
  

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Water Efficiency

Interior

• Low flow, high efficacy fixtures
• Insulated hot water pipes
• EE distribution design
• Demand controlled recirculation pump
• Point of entry or use filtration system
• Solar Thermal
  

Exterior

• Auto drip, timed sprinklers
• Weather controlled sprinkler system
• Pool pump- variable speed, solar
• Water collection or recycling
• Permeable paving

Site

• Orientation for solar
• Shading
• Drainage, water management

 

Renewable Energy

• Solar photovoltaic
• Sized for Net Zero
• Solar Thermal

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NEB Green Features
Indoor Air Quality

• Ventilation- filtered fresh air
• Bath fan controllers- occupant sensor, timer, humidistat
• Low/no VOC paints & sealants
• No off gassing materials- particleboards, MDF, flooring
• Formaldehyde tested
• Combustion appliances located exterior & tested
• Attached garage has exhaust fan
• H20 heater- sealed combustion
• Fireplace- sealed combustion
• Furnace- sealed combustion

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Other

• Recycled materials- concrete, wood, tile, _______
• Landscaping- drought tolerant
• Landscaping/hardscape- reduce heat island effect
• Location-  transportation access, walkscore
• Roof- light colored or “Cool roof”
• Exterior color- lighter
• Sound quality- exterior, interior

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