ENERGY STAR V2.5 & 3 Designed to Qualify AIA Annual Convention Chesapeake Utilities Corporation DBA Florida Public Utilities Corporation HERS Rating <77? Sealed and tested Benchmark Sizing Checklists for Thermal, HVAC & Moisture Check Lists Size Matters Envelope Ducts ENERGY STAR V.3 Quality HERS HERS Index & Florida Code Compliance HERS rating uses the whole house approach. HERS index is based on the IECC 2009 Code ENERGY STAR Match geometric clone built to ES Reference Design (70ish) Florida Code 3/1/09 = 88-92 HERS Index Florida Code Compliance is.85 as of 3/1/09
Why HERS Rating, FL Code & ENERGY STAR Vary! Your Home As Built HERS Rating IECC Code Florida Energy Code ENERGY STAR V. 3 Florida Energy Code Phasing 2007 Energy Code 15% More Efficient (March 2009) 2010 Energy Code 05% More Efficient 2013 Energy Code 10% More Efficient 2016 Energy Code 10% More Efficient 2019 Energy Code 10% More Efficient Total of 50% more efficient than 2007 Energy Code! Our State Certified Energy Raters can help you examine your options to achieve code compliance in the most cost effective manner! ENERGY STAR V. 3 Control Air Flow Quality HVAC Installation HVAC Contractor Certification New Checklist(s) Contractor & Rater Control Temperature Flow Quality Thermal Enclosure New Checklist Control Moisture Flow Builder Water Management Checklist Rater Verified
ENERGY STAR Florida Reference Home Features (Draft Q2 2011) Windows U Factor.60 & SHGC.27 Energy Star Label HVAC 15 SEER 8.2 HSPF or 80 AFUE Ducts in conditioned space & radiant barrier Energy Star Light Fixtures/Appliances Includes all appliances provided Kitchen & bath exhaust fans Insulation Grade 1 R-30 ceiling R-13 wall CB-R-6/7.8 Benchmark Home Size Bed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rooms Sq. Ft 1,000 1,600 2,200 2,800 3,400 4,000 4,600 5,200 Homes exceeding these guidelines require a Size Adjustment Factor (SAF) making the HERS Rating Requirement more difficult. The Checklists Thermal Enclosure HVAC Contractor HVAC Rater Water Management Builder Checklist May be substituted by the ENERGY STAR Indoor Air Package.
Third Party Verification RESNET Approved, State Certified Level I, Energy Rater is required for verification. The rater must complete a V. 3 training and pass the competency test by 12/31/11. The Energy Rater s credibility and expertise is the driver of the ENERGY STAR for new homes program. Envelope Issues: Thermal Enclosure Sealed Seal All Wall & Ceiling penetrations Use drywall as air barrier must be sealed top and bottom. Seal attic access panel Use ICAT* Can lights and seal. Limit gaps, voids or compression of batt insulation Insulation in knee walls, gable ends, etc. needs enclosed on 6 sides. Insulation needs to be continuous and in contact with surface of conditioned space. Rater must inspect insulation. Florida Block Construction Reference = R-6/7.8 Insulate Properly
Hot & Humid Climate Options for Insulating Ceiling Spray Foam Currently R-20 (open cell) R-14 (closed cell) Seals Attic Space Air Handler/Ducts Inside Cuts Infiltration Moves Thermal Barrier HERS -6 (compared to R- 19 @ ceiling) Disqualifies from electric utility rebates* R-30 With Radiant Barrier R-30 is better Than R-20 Radiant Barrier blocks radiant heat transfer There is less heat transfer with this system Q= U X A X t HERS -7 (compared to R- 19 at ceiling) May have some dew point issues with cooler attic. The Blower Door Test Depressurizes the house to -50 pascals per cubic foot a minute (cfm50). This test reveals your air changes per hour (ach50) and your estimated leak area (ela). ES Reference Home = < 5 ACH50 The test actually determines whether you have a large leak or several smaller leaks. While the test is running, often leak areas may be detected so corrections may be made. Thermal imaging may show leaks. All ENERGY STAR Homes will need make up air. Diagnostic Testing for Infiltration
Equipment Issues: HVAC Manual J Manual D 95-115% sized Ducts Sealed Radiant Barrier required if ducts in unconditioned space! HVAC contractor qualification. Sealed & Tested Ducts The tightness of your ducts must be verified by your Rater. ENERGY STAR requires <.05 CFM per 100 sq. ft. leakage to outside. A duct blaster (pictured here) is how the ducts are tested. There is absolutely no other way to know! FL ES Reference = Ducts In conditioned space Electric Hybrid Vs. Gas Tankless GE Hybrid Uses Heat Pump Technology E.F. 2.35! HERS -4 Claims up to 62% savings Retail $1,499.99 Cools garage Loses efficiency when in use. Runs out as quickly as regular electric tank. Gas Tankless No storage tank 45% more efficient than standard electric tank E.F. 82-94% 50 0 rise 4.6-12.4 gpm HERS -6 Retail $900-1,200. Continuous Hot Water True Green See next slide!
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Success, Cont. Verde Homes HERS 58 ENERGY STAR V.2 Qualified; Received $2,000 Tax Credit Winter Haven, FL Success, Cont. The PCBA Go Green Home built by Mike Hickman. ENERGY STAR V.2 Qualified HERS Rating 46! Lakeland, FL. Featured in the Florida Homebuilder and The Florida Green Building Magazines. Success, Cont. JayCor Homes, INC ENERGY STAR V.2 Qualified HERS Rating 60 Plant City, FL
Partner with Energy Star Finish Online www.energystar. gov/mesa Set-up your account Take the online training Sign-up! Partnership information Sign the partner agreement. Rater Info Search Florida Select Chesapeake Utilities Corporation DBA Florida Public Utilities Complete & Submit You will get access to logos, marketing and added to their website. Program Success Getting this right at the design phase is more critical than ever. Architect s should be incorporating required features. Prints can be labeled Designed to be ENERGY STAR. HVAC contractor training and credentialing is essential. All other subs must be brought together prior to construction to understand their role including; concrete, framer, insulation, HVAC, and plumber. Design Quality The Blue Print To Success! Build Quality Verify Quality ENERGY STAR Qualified
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