1. ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes 2011 Specifications Overview

2. ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTH THE ROAD TO ONE MILLION HOMES Number Labeled Homes Year 9697989900030204050607010809 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 0 Cumulative Annual

3. ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTH ONE IN FIVE HOMES IN 2009 % Market Penetration Year

4. ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTH NEW BUILDER PARTNERS PER MONTH 300 250 150 50 200 100 0 Before Soft MarketAfter Soft Market ~1,000% Growth!

5. CONTEXT: ENERGY STAR vs. GREEN ENERGY STAR for Homes Green Programs for Homes Voluntary Recognizes Builders Label Web Site, Marketing, Awards

6. CONTEXT: ENERGY STAR vs. GREEN ENERGY STAR for Homes Green Programs for Homes Voluntary Recognizes Builders Label Web Site, Marketing, Awards Defines Efficient Rigorous Specifications Third-Party Verified Offers Flexibility Points Multiple Tiers

7. ‘GREEN’ BEGINS WITH ‘BLUE’ Energy Efficiency Air Flow Thermal Flow Moisture Flow Equipment Indoor Environment Source Control Ventilation Filtration Resource Efficiency Water Materials Waste Recycling Land Renewables

8. WHY SPECIFICATIONS SO IMPORTANT A voluntary labeling program that:  Defines Energy Efficient Rigorous Specifications Third-Party Verified  Recognizes Builders Government-Backed Label Web Site, Marketing, Awards

9. Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk Control Thermal Flow Defining Truly Energy Efficient Efficient Equipment 3 rd Party Verification Control Air Flow Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable

10. Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk Control Thermal Flow Efficient Equipment 3 rd Party Verification Control Air Flow Air Sealing Tight Ducts Air Sealing Tight Ducts Inspect Features Test Infiltration Air Sealing Tight Ducts 1996 V.1 Low-E Windows Test Duct Leakage Efficient HVAC Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable Insulation R-Value Defining Truly Energy Efficient

11. Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk Control Thermal Flow Efficient Equipment 3 rd Party Verification Control Air Flow Air Sealing Tight Ducts Air Sealing Tight Ducts Inspect Features Test Infiltration Air Sealing Tight Ducts 1996 V.1 Low-E Windows Test Duct Leakage Efficient HVAC Insulation Alignment Air Barriers Efficient WH System Efficient Lgtg./Appl. Right-Sizing 2006 V.2 Thermal Bypass Chk Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable Insulation R-Value Defining Truly Energy Efficient

12. How we sold 2006 spec, first we asked a question… What technology will revolutionize the housing industry? Hint: it has nothing to do with construction…

13. Answer… Low Cost Infrared Cameras

14. OBSOLETE COMPETITION

15. BUILDING SCIENCE RULES TO LIVE BY  Driving Forces Move More to Less: - More Heat to Less Heat - More Pressure to Less Pressure - More Humidity to Less Humidity  Gravity Makes Things Fall

16. BUILDING SCIENCE FIBROUS NSULATION = AIR BARRIER Resists Heat Flow Air Flow …need Air Barrier… (any solid material that blocks air flow including sealing at edges and seams) …on all six sides… …in direct contact with insulation (alignment)

17. BUILDING SCIENCE INSULATION IS NOT AN AIR BARRIER Courtesy of Blue Grass Energy

18. BUILDING SCIENCE WHY COMPLETE AIR BARRIER 70 o F 30 o F 50 o F 30 o F

20. INSET STAPLING = MISALIGNMENT

21. INSET STAPLING = MISAGLIGNMENT

22. INSULATED FLOOR OVER GARAGE Garage Ceiling Conditioned Room Hot day

25. CANTILEVERED FLOOR PROBLEM Courtesy of Fort Collins Utilities

26. Courtesy: Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.

27. PROPERLY INSTALLED INSULATION SLAB EDGE INSULATION  R-10 (typ. 2 in.) in Zones 4 and above  Downward from top of slab: - min. 24” (Zones 4 and 5); 48” (Zones 6, 7, and 8)  Insulation can be run: - vertical; horizontally under the slab; or out from building flashing protection board

28. GARAGE/CANTILEVER BAND JOISTS Gaps at ends

29. BAND JOIST BLOCKING Filler blocking much harder shape with Engineered lumber

30. Now it’s time for 2011 spec… What value proposition will make used and minimum code homes even more obsolete? Complete Systems

31. Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk Control Thermal Flow Efficient Equipment 3 rd Party Verification Control Air Flow Air Sealing Tight Ducts Air Sealing Tight Ducts Inspect Features Test Infiltration Air Sealing Tight Ducts 1996 V.1 Low-E Windows Test Duct Leakage Efficient HVAC Insulation Alignment Air Barriers Efficient WH System Efficient Lgtg./Appl. Right-Sizing 2006 V.2 Thermal Bypass Chk Ventilation Dehumid. in Hot/Humid Insulation Installation Pressure Balancing Min.Thermal Bridging HVAC Quality Inst. 2011 V.3 Water Man. Construction Thermal Enclos. Chk HVAC Sys. QI Chk Water Man. System Chk Affordable Comfortable Healthy Durable Insulation R-Value Defining Truly Energy Efficient Building Materials

32. ENERGY STAR Reference Design COMPLIANCE OPTIONS PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE or Prescriptive Path [only homes < Benchmark CFA] Performance Path [all homes] MandatoryChecklists: Thermal Enclosure SystemThermal Enclosure System HVAC System Quality InstallationHVAC System Quality Installation Water Managed Construction SystemWater Managed Construction System +

33. Rated Home with Pref.Measures < Target Score Size Adjustment = ES HERS Index Target Score COMPLIANCE OPTIONS PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE or Prescriptive Path [only homes < Benchmark CFA] Performance Path [all homes] Apply to Rated Home w/ HERS Software = HERS Index Target Score ENERGY STAR Reference Design + Mandatory Checklists: Thermal Enclosure System HVAC System Quality Installation Water Managed Construction System

34. Rated Home with Pref.Measures < Target Score Size Adjustment = ES HERS Index Target Score COMPLIANCE OPTIONS PERFORMANCE VS. PRESCRIPTIVE or Prescriptive Path [only homes < Benchmark CFA] Performance Path [all homes] Apply to Rated Home w/ HERS Software = HERS Index Target Score ENERGY STAR Reference Design + Mandatory Checklists: Thermal Enclosure System HVAC System Quality Installation Water Managed Construction System Likely to be automated by software

35. ENERGY STAR REFERENCE DESIGN Heating and Cooling Equipment:  ENERGY STAR Min. Efficiency [climate based]  > ENERGY STAR for Heat Pumps in Cold Climates Envelope Window and Doors  Tight Construction [1 ach tighter than ENERGY STAR 2006]  Insulation Levels > 2009 IECC  Properly Installed Insulation [RESNET Grade 1]  ENERGY STAR Window [2009 IECC min w/Performance Path]  Radiant Barrier at Roof if Ducts in Attic [CZ 1-3]

36. ENERGY STAR REFERENCE DESIGN Water Heating:  Increased Efficiency [based on tank size]  Direct- or Power-Vent if in Pressure Boundary Thermostats and Ductwork:  Programmable Thermostat  R-8 Insulation for Ducts in Unconditioned Attics  6 cfm/100 sf Total Duct Leakage  4 cfm/100 sf Duct Leakage to Outdoors

37. ENERGY STAR REFERENCE DESIGN Lighting and Appliances:  ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances and Fans  ENERGY STAR Qualified Lighting 80% of Fixtures

38. Thermal Enclosure System: Air Leakage Insulation R-Value Insulation Installation Air Barriers Thermal Bridging High-Perf. Windows Water Management System: Roof Membranes Flashing WRB’s Fabric Filters Capillary Breaks Drainage Layer COMPLETING SYSTEMS: CHECKLISTS HVAC System Quality Installation: Efficient Equipment Right-Sizing Air Distribution Refrigerant Charge Duct Installation Pressure Balancing Ventilation Filtration

39. TEST PLUS INSPECT BIG HOLES Chases Cracks:  Window Openings  Door Openings  Sill Plates Access Panels Penetrations:  Ceiling Fixtures  Vents  Plumbing Drywall at Top Plate Ducts

40. BYPASS AT WALL/ATTIC INTERFACE

41. WALL/ATTIC INTERFACE DETAIL

42. Void Compression Gap Misalignment

43. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 EFFECT OF GAPS AND SPACES ON BATT INSULATION EFFECTIVENESS Percent of Voids in Insulation Net Effective R-Value Source: Insulate and Weatherize by Bruce Harley, 2002 R-11 R-19 R-30 R-38

45. Spray Foam PROPER INSULATION: BAND JOISTS

46. SIP Panel PROPER INSULATION: BAND JOISTS

47. THERMAL BRIDGING

48. Courtesy of Building Science Corp. ADVANCED FRAMING

49. RIGID INSULATION SHEATHING Courtesy of Building Science Corp.

50. STRUCTURAL INSULATION SHEATHING

51. ADVANCED WALL SYSTEMS SIPs ICF Double Wall

52. RAISED HEEL TRUSSES

53. RAISED PLATFORM FRAMING

54. Thermal Enclosure System Value Proposition Visibly better quality Superior comfort and health Future resale value

55. Thermal Enclosure System: Air Leakage Insulation R-Value Insulation Installation Air Barriers Thermal Bridging High-Perf. Windows Water Management System: Roof Membranes Flashing WRB’s Fabric Filters Capillary Breaks Drainage Layer COMPLETING SYSTEMS: CHECKLISTS HVAC System Quality Installation: Efficient Equipment Right-Sizing Air Distribution Refrigerant Charge Duct Installation Pressure Balancing Ventilation Filtration

56. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1112131415 Rated SEER Typical Installation HVAC SYSTEM QUALITY INSTALLATION Field Adjusted SEER Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp.

57. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1112131415 Rated SEER Typical Installation Correct Flow 0.5 Proper Charge 1.5 Sized Right.75 Airtight Ducts 2.0 Courtesy of Advanced Energy Corp. Field Adjusted SEER HVAC SYSTEM QUALITY INSTALLATION

58. Equipment (ACCA Manual J/S) Ducts (ACCA Manual D) Flow Across Coil Room-by-Room Air Flow Static Pressure Testing TXV Valve Matched Components Sensible Heat Ratio HVAC Contractor Duct Installation R-8 Ducts in Attic Leakage to Outdoors and Total Pressure Balancing Right-Sizing Equipment Selection Air Distribution Refrigerant Charge Duct Installation HVAC QUALITY INSTALLATION Rater

60. Exit grille is over here !

63. PRESSURE BALANCING: PROBLEM Courtesy of Building Science Corp.

64. PRESSURE BALANCING: SOLUTIONS JUMP DUCTTRANSFER GRILLE

65. WHOLE-HOUSE VENTILATION FRESH AIR DAMPER DUCTED FRESH AIR SUPPLY CONTINUOUS EXHAUST

66. WHOLE-HOUSE VENTILATION

67. ERV AND HRV

68. SPOT VENTILATION

69. HVAC System Quality Installation Value Proposition  Engineered Comfort - Thermal Control - Humidity Control - Noise Control  Assured Fresh Air  Filtration that Works

70. Thermal Enclosure System: Air Leakage Insulation R-Value Insulation Installation Air Barriers Thermal Bridging High-Perf. Windows Water Management System: Roof Membranes Flashing WRB’s Fabric Filters Capillary Breaks Drainage Layer COMPLETING SYSTEMS: CHECKLISTS HVAC System Quality Installation: Efficient Equipment Right-Sizing Air Distribution Refrigerant Charge Duct Installation Pressure Balancing Ventilation Filtration

71. WATER MANAGED ROOFS HEAVY BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE AT EAVES AND VALLEYS

73. WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION

74. WATER MANAGED ROOFS ROOF FLASHING DETAILS

75. WATER MANAGED WALL PROBLEM

76. WATER MANAGED WALLS DRAINAGE PLANE DESIGN

77. WATER MANAGED WALLS DRAINAGE PLANE DESIGN

78. WINDOW FLASHING PROBLEM

79. WATER MANAGED CONSTRUCTION

80. WATER MANAGED WALLS BEST PRACTICE INSTALLATION WINDOW/DOOR PAN FLASHING

81. WATER MANAGED WALLS WINDOW/DOOR PAN FLASHING

82. CONTROLLING MOISTURE FLOW: BULK MOISTURE CAPILLARY BREAKS, FABRIC FILTER FOUNDATION DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH CAPILLARY BREAKS Poly vapor retarder/capillary break Course gravel granular drainage Perforated drainage pipe in gravel with fabric filter Pipe connection to granular drainage Free-draining back-fill

83. CONTROLLING MOISTURE FLOW: BULK MOISTURE CAPILLARY BREAKS POLY UNDER SLAB VAPOR AND RADON BARRIER UNVENTED CRAWLSPACE

84. Water Management System Value Proposition Better protection for largest investment Lower maintenance Healthier home

85. Thermal Enclosure System: Air Leakage Insulation R-Value Insulation Installation Air Barriers Thermal Bridging High-Perf. Windows Water Management System: Roof Membranes Flashing WRB’s Fabric Filters Capillary Breaks Drainage Layer QUESTION: ARE COMPLETE SYSTEMS BETTER FOR BUSINESS? HVAC System Quality Installation: Efficient Equipment Right-Sizing Air Distribution Refrigerant Charge Duct Installation Pressure Balancing Ventilation Filtration

86. Answer… Yes… if making 90% of competition obsolete is good for business…

87. But…better is not good enough!!! You have to back up and sell compelling value propositions.

88. Better is Not Good Enough… You Have to Sell ENERGY STAR  Label Every Home  Train Sales Agents  Hold Agents Accountable  Create ‘Value’ Experiences And Remember…  Design & Location Trump

89. ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes 2011 Specification: Where Go From Here?

90. ENERGY STAR CONCEPT HOME SPEC  ENERGY STAR 2011 Specifications  EPA Indoor Air Plus  Advanced Technologies: – Insulation Min. 50% > 2009 IECC – Air-Tightness Min. 50% < 2006 ENERGY STAR – Ducts Inside Conditioned Space – Advanced ‘Best in Class’ Windows – ‘Best in Class’ HVAC Equipment – ENERGY STAR Water Heating

91. Renewable Power (Purchase or On-site) Occupant Behavior Advanced Design Advanced Technologies ENERGY STAR for Homes 2011 Draft Specs PATH TO NO/LOW CARBON EPA Indoor airPlus

92. 2011 SPEC/CONCEPT HOME TIMELINE Jan. 1 2011 Jan. 1 2012 Transition Perf. or Prescriptive + Air Barriers/Sealing Other Checklists Compl./Not Enforced Old Label Unless Comply Full Force Perf. or Prescriptive + All Mandatory Checklists Only New Label Jan. 1 2010 Jan. 1 2013 Release Final ~March w/New Label Field Guides Nationwide Training New QA Requirements Appraisal, Mortgage, Insurance Letter Final Spec/Pilot with New Label Fine Tuning Virtual Tour Web Site Fine Tuning Virtual Tour Web Site ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes 2011 Specifications ENERGY STAR Concept Home

93. HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION On the Web at: http://www.energystar.gov/homes