1. 1 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Track 5- National Programs DOE Challenge Home Chris Zitelli

2. 2 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Chris Zitelli LEED AP BD+C, LEED-H Green Rater, HERS, Energy Star Partner, Indoor Air Plus Partner, NAHB Green Verifier, DOE Challenge Home Partner, Green Advantage C/R

3. 3 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov DOE Challenge Home Better Business for Builders SAM RASHKIN Chief Architect Building Technologies Program March 29, 2012

4. 4 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov The Home of the Future Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes The Home of the Future

5. 5 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Not This!

6. 6 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov This… Built-in Black-out Power Supply Built-in Black-out Power Supply Much Lower Insurance Cost Much Lower Insurance Cost Long-Term Warranty Long-Term Warranty Disaster Resistance Disaster Resistance Lower Mortgage Rate Lower Mortgage Rate Ultra-Low/No Utility Bills Luxurious Comfort & Quiet Luxurious Comfort & Quiet Quality Components Quality Components Low Maintenance Low Maintenance Healthier Living Healthier Living Minimal Wasted Water Minimal Wasted Water Advanced Home Management Advanced Home Management

7. 7 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Pent-up Consumer Demand

8. 8 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov How Do We Get There Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes How Do We Get There

9. 9 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov 1.Efficiency –Enclosure –Low-Load HVAC –Components 2.Performance –Comfort –Health –Durability –Renewable Readiness/Integration –Water Conservation –Disaster Resistance Identify ZNERH Key Attributes 9

10. 10 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Set ZNERH Goal High Efficiency Low Efficiency High Performance Low Performance I II III IV Goal: High-Performance Zero Net-Energy Ready New and Existing Homes Goal: High-Performance Zero Net-Energy Ready New and Existing Homes Goal: High-Performance Zero Net-Energy Ready New & Existing Homes

11. 11 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Goal: High-Performance Zero Net-Energy Ready New & Existing Homes Thermal Load Develop Path to ZNERH Goal Thermal Load 1970 - 1980 1980 - 1990 1990 - 2000 2000 - 2010 2010 - 2020 2020 - 2030 Thermal Enclosure Thermal Encl. Low-Load HVAC Low-Load HVAC Low-Load HVAC Low-Load HVAC Water Man. Eff. Comps/ MEL’s Eff. Comps./ MEL’s Eff. Comps./ MEL’s Ventilat’n/IAQ Water Man. Ventilat’n/IAQ Infrastructure Development Infrastructure Development Infrastructure Development Infrastructure Development Low-Load HVAC Low-Load HVAC Thermal Enclosure Resulting Research Priorities Bldg. Integr. Renewables Bldg. Integr. Renewables Bldg. Integr. Renewables Bldg. Integr. Renewables Durability

12. 12 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Codes Drive ENERGY STAR spec Builders Challenge ENERGY STAR Next Gen Farm System Building America Develop & demo Solutions ENERGY STAR Drives code changes, market Building America Phase 4 DOE Challenge Home v2 ENERGY STAR v4 IECC 2012 IECC 2012 ENERGY STAR v3 IECC 2009 IECC 2009 ENERGY STAR v2 ENERGY STAR v1 IECC 2006 IECC 2006 MEC 1993 MEC 1993 DOE Challenge Home Builders Challenge v1 Building America Phase 3 Building America Phase 2 Building America Phase 1 Building America Phase 1 Deploy ZNERH Strategically

13. 13 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Defined Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes Defined

14. 14 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Component #1: Ensure Comprehensive Building Science by making ENERGY STAR v3 a prerequisite.

15. 15 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Component #2: Add proven technologies and practices from Building America which, along with complete building science, lock in Zero Net-Energy capability.

16. 16 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Component #3: Include energy efficient components throughout the home to complement high-performance enclosure. Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science

17. 17 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Component #4: Provide comprehensive pollutant control critical in homes this tight and well-insulated (specify EPA Indoor airPLUS requirements). Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science

18. 18 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Component #5: Ensure low-cost details that can save $1,000’s downstream to install solar since homes are ready for zero net-energy performance. Solar Ready [where applicable] Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science

19. 19 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Component #6: Start addressing related water efficiency issues in homes this environmentally responsive (recommend EPA WaterSense specifications). Solar Ready [where applicable] Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Water Efficient (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged)

20. 20 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Component #7: Don’t ignore disaster resistance since homes built this well should last 100’s of years (recommend IBHS Fortified Homes specifications). Solar Ready [where applicable] Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged)

21. 21 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Component #8: Encourage QA/QC practices to help ensure the success of builder partners. Solar Ready [where applicable] Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged) Quality Management (encouraged) Quality Management (encouraged)

22. 22 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Solar Ready [where applicable] Summary: All the pieces add up to DOE Challenge Home... Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Quality Management (encouraged) Quality Management (encouraged) Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged)

23. 23 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Renewable Power (Purchase or On-site) Renewable Power (Purchase or On-site) Summary: …and now home is ready for renewable power. This is a Zero Net-Energy Ready Home. Solar Ready [where applicable] Complete Indoor Air Quality Complete Indoor Air Quality Energy Efficient Components Energy Efficient Components Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Proven Innovations/ Best Practices Complete Building Science Complete Building Science Quality Management (encouraged) Quality Management (encouraged) Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Disaster Resistant (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged) Water Efficient (encouraged)

24. 24 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Value Proposition Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes Value Proposition

25. 25 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #1

26. 26 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #2

27. 27 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #3

28. 28 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #4

29. 29 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #5

30. 30 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #6

31. 31 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #7

32. 32 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy Value Proposition #8

33. 33 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Translating Value Propositions

34. 34 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Translating Value Proposition

35. 35 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Translating Value Proposition Compare and Contrast

36. 36 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Challenge Home Specs Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes Challenge Home Specs

37. 37 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Builders Challenge Reference Design Builders Challenge Mandatory Reqts. Size Adjustment Factor Size Adjustment Factor Alignment with ENERGY STAR v3

38. 38 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Mandatory Requirements Encouraged: Quality Management WaterSense Label (indoor and outdoor) Disaster Resistance (IBHS Fortified Home)

39. 39 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Reference Design Higher Eff. HVAC Equip. 2012 vs. 2009 IECC Insul. Half ACH50 More Eff. Windows ENERGY STAR Water Htg.

40. 40 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Performance

41. 41 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Recognition with DOE Challenge Home Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes Recognition with DOE Challenge Home

42. 42 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov You Have Lots of Choices… You Are Here

43. 43 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov CH Partner Registration Process Review –Technical Guidelines –Partnership Agreement Terms Register –Electronically Sign Agreement Choose Optional Commitments: 100% of homes meet DOE Challenge Home Guidelines Homes meet EPA’s WaterSense Guidelines Homes meet IBHS’s Fortified Home Guidelines Meet DOE Challenge Home Quality Management Program

44. 44 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Partner Benefits Resources  Customizable Brochures  Case Studies  Branding [Logos, Home Certificates and Labels]  Electronic Newsletter [updates, policy changes, new innovations] Technical Support  Building America Solution Center  Building America Stakeholder Meetings  Building America Research Studies Recognition  Housing Leadership Awards  DOE Challenge Home Web Site Locator Tool

45. 45 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov # Labeled Homes The number of homes displayed on the Partner Locator come from the RESNET National Registry. Website link A link to your website. Partner Locator Tool Links Homebuyers to Leading Edge Builders: Contact Information Optional Commitments # Labeled Homes Website link For All Active Partners

46. 46 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Take Orientation Training after registering and renew training every year Provide Certificate for DOE Challenge Home to each home owner Adhere to Brand Identity Guidelines for proper use of the DOE Challenge Home name and logo Build/Verify at Least One Home/Year to maintain active partnership To view the full Agreement terms and disclaimers, visit: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/ CH Partner Responsibilities

47. 47 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Update Company Information; Add, Delete, and Edit Contacts; Add/Update Your Logo; Add Commitments; and Access Key Tools and Resources [http://www4.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/my_account[http://www4.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/my_account] Maintaining Your CH Account

48. 48 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Construction & Rating Process 1.Plan Review: Rater follows standard HERS rating process with additional checklists and requirements 2.Field Rating: ENERGY STAR and Challenge Home can happen concurrently 3.Final Rating: Rater confirms mandatory reqts. and Target Home HERS Index; then enters Builder Partner ID (found on builder profile) into HERS rating software (capability being developed) 4.Reporting: Currently: Rater submits home certification to DOE Future: Rater submits record per RESNET process with all DOE Challenge Home Certifications entered into the RESNET National Building Registry

49. 49 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Rater Prints Certificate prints directly from rating software Certificate Includes: –Rating details –Graphic HERS Index –List of optional programs Certification Process

50. 50 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Case Study: Builder can opt to provide project information focused on marketing, business case, and technical innovations Utility Bill Data: Home buyer can opt to provide billing data over one-year period. Additional Information

51. 51 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Builder Partner Recommendations ‘Test Drive’ Challenge Home [1- 5 homes; most not ready for wholesale change] Measure Profit Metrics: - Call-Backs - Marketing Costs - Profit Margins Make High-Performance Looks Different! - Architectural Feature - ‘Mark of Excellence’

52. 52 | INNOVATION & INTEGRATION: Transforming the Energy Efficiency MarketBuildings.Energy.gov Thank You For More Information: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/ e-mail Contact: builderschallenge@newportpartnersllc.com builderschallenge@newportpartnersllc.com Chris Zitelli cezitelli@bellsouth.net ecoskentucky.com