Fireside Home Construction Energy Features:
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Foundation:
R-25 Insulated Concrete Forms; R-13 foam edge insulation and R-10 foam under
basement slab
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Wall Construction:
R-27 Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
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Rim Joist Insulation:
R-28 spray foam
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Roof Construction:
R-45 SIPs
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Windows:
Low-e, gas-filled clad wood windows; U-0.30; SHGC 0.34
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HVAC:
30 SEER, 5.0 COP geothermal heat pump; 85% efficient heat recovery ventilator
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Ducts:
All ducts in conditioned space
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Water Heating:
Primary water heating by geothermal; 0.91 EF electric tank back-up; all hot
water lines insulated
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Lighting:
88% fluorescent; 78% dedicated fluorescent fixtures
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Appliances:
ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and washer
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Duct Leakage Test:
0 CFM total at 25 Pa; 0 CFM to exterior at 25 Pa
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Blower Door Test:
0.86 ACH50
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HERS Index:
37 (with photovoltaic)
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Innovative Features: 2 kW photovoltaic system;
lighting controls; frost protected shallow foundation; multi-zone HVAC;
advanced framing on interior walls; dual flush toilets