RESNET Rater Roundtable September 20, 2007 This presentation will be conducted on-line. 2:00 p.m. (EDT), 1:00 p.m. (CDT), noon (MDT) and 11:00 a.m. (PDT). To participate in the roundtable please call and then enter 92052

Project Coordinators RESNET Staff Coordinator: Claudia Brovick Building America/Florida Solar Energy Center Coordinators: David Beal Janet McIIvaine Habitat for Humanity International Coordinator: Jennifer Langton office: (229) , x2333 /

Habitat Affiliates Presenter Information Rob Howard Construction Project Manager for HFH of Hickory North Carolina Energy Rater Ph: Paul Murphy Construction Supervisor for HFH Valley of the Sun Phoenix Cell: (602)

Read more about this project at: To participate, contact: David Beal, Building America Research Analyst RESNET-Habitat Partnership Coordinator Building Technologies Program Bringing you a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable RESNET Partnership with DOE Building America and Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) builds homes around the world for and with people in need. Habitat for Humanity affiliates, the grass roots organizations that make it all happen, raise money locally and work with local volunteers to build simple, decent homes for qualified buyers at no interest and no profit. Mortgage payments go back into the building fund. Since 1994, The U.S. Department of Energys Building America program has been working with HFHI and local Habitat affiliates who want to build more energy efficient homes. Technical assistance helps affiliates make smarter choices and spend limited resources more wisely. But the real winners are the home owners who reap year after year in utility savings – often with improved durability, indoor air quality, and comfort. RESNET is a professional organization of home energy raters and service providers that work with builders, like Habitat affiliates, throughout the country to plan and certify energy efficient construction. RESNET members produce Home Energy Ratings, help builders reach energy efficiency goals (like Energy Star), and work with the project managers to ensue that as built matches as specified. Building America is proud to introduce a partnership between RESNETs network of professionals and with Habitats network of affiliates. Working together, RESNET volunteers and Habitat can deliver homes that use at least 15% less energy and provide a healthy, comfortable environment that will last for generations. Partnership Organizations

Project Examples Habitat is building energy-efficient, healthy and sustainable houses in communities around the world. More than a decade of Energy Star building. Since 1995 Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with the Florida Solar Energy Center and the Department of Energys Building America program to produce thousands of houses that are energy-efficient, durable and have healthy indoor air quality. Without funding, support and professional guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, much of this work would not have been possible. Building America works on numerous projects with local Habitat affiliates nationwide to improve the energy efficiency, comfort, durability and indoor air quality of new housing built with Habitat homeowners. One such recent project involving the Lakeland Habitat for Humanity affiliate of Florida reveals significant utility savings for homeowners living in high performance housing. Other research projects are below.such recent project Building Americas partnership newsletter: Summer 2007 NewsletterSummer 2007 Newsletter Building Americas multi-year history with Habitat for Humanity:

Read more about this project at: To participate, contact: David Beal, Building America Research Analyst RESNET-Habitat Partnership Coordinator Building Technologies Program Bringing you a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable RESNET Partnership with DOE Building America and Habitat for Humanity Affiliates- Benefits Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Benefits:. Energy Star rating including: Site visit to measure duct leakage & infiltration and to identify energy related specs (insulation, windows, etc) Recommendations, if needed, on how to reach Energy Star – within consideration of Habitats volunteer construction process and tight first cost constraints Certificate of recognition from US DOE Building America program - presented by the RESNET volunteer during a dedication or ground breaking Press release template provided by Building America RESNET volunteer benefits: Press release template provided by Building America Community Service opportunity Use of the Building America name and logo on materials promoting your partnership activities Building America will send newsletters to a nationwide mailing list including members of congress and their staff about partnership activities. You will receive copies for local distribution. Meet other construction industry Habitat volunteers Partnership Organizations

Read more about the RESNET-Building America-Habitat partnership at: To participate, contact: David Beal, Building America Research Analyst RESNET-BA-Habitat Partnership Coordinator Building Technologies Program Bringing you a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity partners with RESNET volunteers Since 1995, The U.S. Department of Energys Building America program has been working with HFHI and local Habitat affiliates who want to build more energy efficient homes. Technical assistance helps affiliates make smarter choices and spend limited resources more wisely. RESNET volunteers have joined the effort by providing one or more pro-bono home energy ratings to interested Habitat affiliates. Read about the win-win benefits for both RESNET volunteers and Habitat affiliates here.(xx add link) Central Oklahoma Habitat for HumanityCentral Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E), Positive Energy Home Program provides pro-bono home energy ratings and tax credit calculations to COHFH. The Oklahoma State tax credit (read more) of $4,000 is awarded to builders of new homes less than 2,000 square feet that are 40% or more above the 2003 International Energy Code. COHFH is allowed to sell its tax credit at the rate of eighty cents on the dollar generating $3,200 to offset the cost of energy efficiency improvements including:read more Partnership Organizations Need COHFH photo here Steve Sullivan, Coordinator Builder & Developer Programs OG&E - Electric Services Phone Heating and Cooling System Geothermal Heat Pump - Tranquility 20 Systems Donated By Climatemaster (Affiliate Pays For Installation And Drilling) Room-by-room Manual J Calculation Blower Door Infiltration Testing To Ensure Estimated Natural Infiltration Rate Of 0.35 Air Changes Per Hour Or Less Ducts Sealed With Mastic And Tested To Ensure Leakage </= 5 Cfm Per 100 Square Feet Of Conditioned Space Enclosure 2x4 Frame construction, slab on grade with R-5 perimeter insulation Spray foam insulation in Wall (~R-13) with R-4 exterior rigid insulation Spray foam insulation at Roof deck (~R-19) in unvented attic Low-E, double pane, vinyl frame windows (SHGC=/< 0.4 U-Value =/0.35) Lighting – 100% Compact Fluorescent Bulbs HERS Index ranges from (85 or less required to meet Energy Star)

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LINKS RESNET Rater Volunteers Habitat Fact Sheet Habitat for Humanity International Page BA resources for Habitat affiliates abitat_Partnership.pdf Building America Activities with Habitat htm