The Zero Energy Home

Builder: Catawba Valley Habitat for Humanity

Square Footage:1052

Sponsor:
The North Carolina State Energy Office



 

$13/month guranteed heating and cooling bills!
Certifying Programs:

 

Zero Energy Home Profile

Energy Efficiency Features Include:
· Energy Star appliances
· Advanced wall framing
· Rigid insulation on exterior walls
· Geothermal (Water Furnace)
· Energy Star windows
· Compact fluorescent lighting
· R-52 in attic
· Icynene® spray foam insulation in walls
· Passive solar design
Indoor Air Quality Features Include:
· Extensive VOC source control through paint, cabinets, and countertops selection.
· Energy Recovery Ventilator (Venmar) provides mechanical ventilation
· Radon Mitigation System

Water Efficiency Features Include:
· Low flow shower heads/faucets.
· Drought tolerant landscape.
· Thor Washing/Dryer Combo - 14 gal/load
HVAC Ductwork
· Round metal ducts to eliminate air friction
· Mastic used to ensure air tight seal
· Duct Blasted to verify performance

Renewable Energy Systems
A 4.5 kilowatt Photovoltaic System will sell power back to Duke Power as part of the North Carolina Green Power program. The home will receive $0.035/Kwh from Duke and $0.18 from NC Green Power. This amounts to an average of $0.215/Kwh paid for the energy sold from the photovoltaics which is more than twice what the home will pay for each Kwh used.

· Solahart Water Heating System
· Waterfurnace Geothermal Heat Pump