EVHA People's Choice Winners

Each year, the public is asked to vote for their favorite EVHA finalist to determine the People's Choice winner. The winner is announced at the annual EVHA Banquet, held during the International Builder's Show.

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2012 EVHA People's Choice Winner:

Stitt Energy Systems, Inc.


Category: Custom
Climate: Moderate
Location: Rogers, Arkansas
Square Footage: 3,474 s.f.

Stit Energy Systems 

Energy Features:

  • Foundation: Insulated Concrete Foundation R-22
  • Wall Construction: 2 x 4 @ 16" o.c.
  • Wall Insulation: R-20 - 5" spray foam
  • Rim Joist Insulation: R-20 spray foam
  • Roof Construction: Raised heel trusses
  • Ceiling Insulation: R-30 - 7.5" spray foam
  • Windows: ENERGY STAR, Low-E, argon filled; U 0.26-0.32: SHGC 0.22-0.29
  • HVAC: Passive Solar Design, 9.2 HSPF HP; 16.7 SEER AC/ fireplace with fan + Heat Recovery Ventilator
  • Ducts: Metal ducts R-6 insulation 100% in conditioned space
  • Water Heating: Solar thermal with 80 gallon .95 EF electric back-up
  • Lighting: 96% ENERGY STAR
  • Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer
  • On-Site Energy Generation: 2.2 kWh PV provides 42% of electrical needs annually
  • Duct Leakage Test: 325 cfm total, 0 to exterior
  • Blower Door Test: 980 cfm @ 50PA (0.72 ACH @ 50PA)
  • HERS Index: 53 without on-site generation | 43 with on-site generation