Renaissance Homes featured in HVAC Case Study
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 1, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Earth Advantage Institute and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance have produced a series of case studies that illustrate successful implementation of the “Ducts Inside” strategy, where the air handler and all ductwork are located inside the conditioned space of a new home. This practice can reduce home energy use by 15-20% compared to typical HVAC installations.
The case studies were selected to represent diversity in the residential marketplace, including urban infill, suburban, one-story, two-story, custom, speculative and production-built homes. The Northwest builders, located in either marine or cold climates, are certifying their homes to one or more green certification standards: ENERGY STAR®, Earth Advantage®, LEED® for Homes, BuiltGreen®, or NAHBGreen®.
Renaissance Homes was featured in the case study. Open web floor trusses have helped lower the Energy Performance Scores (EPS) of Renaissance Homes, which in turn lowers monthly energy bills for home owners. A lower EPS is a more efficiently performing home. Pyramid Heating & Cooling was the HVAC contractor.
All the case studies can be found at www.ductsinside.org.
About Earth Advantage
Earth Advantage Institute works with the building and design industry to help implement sustainable building practices. Its nonprofit mission is to create an immediate, practical and cost-effective path to sustainability and carbon reduction in the built environment. The organization achieves its objectives through a range of innovative certification, education, research and technical services programs.
About NEEA
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to encourage the development and adoption of energy-efficient products and services. NEEA is supported by the region’s electric utilities, public benefits administrators, state governments, public interest groups and efficiency industry representatives. This unique partnership has helped make the Northwest region a national leader in energy efficiency.
About Renaissance Homes
Renaissance Homes is an award winning Street of Dreams custom home builder specializing in green building for the Portland, Oregon market.
