Case Studies

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable multifamily home in the mixed-humid climate that used water-saving plumbing fixtures and irrigation and efficient hot water distribution by means of a heat pump water heater and PEX piping to achieve...

Case study describing a building project in Ohio.

Case study describing approaches to comprehensive retrofits that are in reach of the ordinary builder.

Case study describing a multifamily deep energy retrofit project in Annapolis, Maryland.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.

Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.

Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.

Case study describing a multifamily, affordable housing retrofit project that achieved 44% energy savings using readily available, cost effective measures.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a new home construction project in the mixed-humid climate.

Case study describing a new home construction project in the marine climate.

Case study describing a new home construction project in the marine climate.

Case study describing a new home construction project in the cold climate.

Case study describing New Tradition Homes and the efficiency of the 94 Production homes they built in the Landover Commons community, which surpass the energy code requirements.

Case study describing Quadrant Homes, a production home builder, and their implementation of an energy-efficiency package provide allowed home owners to achieve energy savings of 40% Building America benchmark.

Case study describing a new home construction project in the marine climate.

Case study describing how Tom Walsh & Co. became one of the first production home builders to earn a tax credit for new homes while achieve 50% energy savings in 20 homes they constructed.

Case study describing production home builder Urbane homes and how they managed to thrive by teaming up with the Building America program to create affordable and energy efficient homes.

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a home builder that has refined its home designs to achieve HERS scores of 49 to 56 on 40 to 70 homes per year.

Case study describing energy efficient new home construction that also incorporated moisture management techniques for durability in the damp Northwest climate.

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a new construction project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a new construction project in the marine climate zone.

Case study describing a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a new construction project in the marine climate zone.

Case study describing new home construction in the marine climate that achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC.

Case study describing technologies that can be implemented in new manufactured homes to increase comfort and realize energy savings.

Case study describing a new construction building project of 20 homes that earned HERS scores that represent greater than 50% energy savings in heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC.

Case study describing the growth of the home performance division of a Oregon-based remodeling company that saw revenues increase by 109% per year from 2006 to 2012.

Case study describing the growth of a Manassas-based home performance company that increased their annual number of projects from 13 to 79 between 2007 and 2012.

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a heating system retrofit in an existing apartment building complex which included advanced boiler controls and reduced heating gas consumption by about 20%.

Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.

Case study describing steps for properly designing a hydronic system for setback operation, which are applicable to new construction and retrofit applications.

Case study describing a package of energy- efficiency measures for new manufactured homes in the Pacific Northwest, including triple-pane highly efficient windows.

Case study describing the benefits of replacing resistance heating systems with mini-split heat pumps in cold and mixed-humid climates.

Case study describing a Habitat for Humanity zero net energy home in Denver.