Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
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Total Available Points for EA: 38
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Total Expected Points for EA: 29
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Total Possible Points for EA: 4
Credit 1 - Optimize Energy Performance
Intent
Improve the overall energy performance of a home by meeting or exceeding the performance of ERS (EnerGuide) 76 or HERS 80.
Requirements
Prerequisites
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1.1 Meet performance of ERS 76 or HERS 80.
No problem...
Credits
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1.2 Exceptional Energy Performance in ERS (EnerGuide) (maximum 28 points).
Our plan is for 17 points by meeting or exceeding ERS 85. The ultimate goal is for ERS 86.
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Total Available Points: 28
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Total Expected Points: 17
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Total Possible Points: 4
Credit 7 - Water Heating
Intent
Reduce energy consumption associated with the domestic hot-water system, including improving the efficiency of both the hot water system design and the layout of the fixtures in the home.
Requirements
Prerequisites
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None
Credits
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7.1 Efficient Hot-Water Distribution (2 points).
We plan on 2 points here by designing and installing an energy-efficient hot-water distribution system.
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7.2 Pipe Insulation (1 point).
We plan on this point as all domestic hot-water piping will have RSI-0.7 (R-4) insulation. Insulation shall be properly installed on all piping elbows to adequately insulate the 90-degree bend.
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7.3 Efficient Domestic Hot-Water (DHW) Equipment (maximum 3 points).
We will plan on these 3 points with solar heat and tankless water heaters.
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Total Available Points: 6
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Total Expected Points: 6
Credit 8 - Lighting
Intent
Reduce energy consumption associated with interior and exterior lighting.
Requirements
Prerequisites
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8.1 ENERGY STAR Lights. Install at least four ENERGY STAR labeled light fixtures or ENERGY STAR labeled compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in high-use rooms (kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, hallways).
Will do
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8.2 Improved Lighting (1.5 maximum points).
OR
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8.3 Advanced Lighting Package (3 points).
We plan on these 3 points by installing ENREGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package using only ENERGY STAR labeled fixtures.
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Total Available Points: 3
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Total Expected Points: 3
Credit 9 - Appliances
Intent
Reduce appliance energy consumption.
Requirements
Prerequisites
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None
Credits
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9.1 High-Efficiency Appliances (maximum 2 points).
We plan on these 2 points by having all appliances meet the requirements
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9.2 Water-Efficient Clothes Washer (1 point).
We plan on this point by having the washer and dryer meet the requirements
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Total Available Points: 3
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Total Planned Points: 3