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DOE ZERH HIA 2022 Case Study: Tim O'Brien Homes, The Mulberry, Madison, WI

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Publication Date

December, 2022

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2022 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 35 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2022 Case Study: ZeroNetNow, Cooper Street Residence, New Palz, NY

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Publication Date

January, 2023

Case Study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2022 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -13 with PV or HERS 26 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Addison Homes, The Keowee, Salem, SC

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 26 with PV or HERS 50 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Affordable Housing Concepts, Zero Place, New Paltz, NY

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -14 with PV or HERS 31 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Beazer Homes, Brownstone 55, New Whiteland, IN

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 41 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Bellingham Bay Builders, Silver Residence, Maple Falls, WA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS -1 with PV or HERS 47 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: CGA Studio Architects, Forever House, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS -17 with PV or HERS 32 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Clifton View Homes, Penn Cove Heirloom, Coupeville, WA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS 40 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Cornerstone Construction of Northeast Ohio, Moreland Hills Home, Moreland Hills, OH

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -2 with PV or HERS 42 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Deltec Homes & Greenacres High Performance Consulting, Ridgeline, Hamilton, OH

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 37 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Envinity, Trout Rd. House and College, State College, PA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 47 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Garbett Construction, Eclipse Passive House, Park City, UT

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 33 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Habitat for Humanity, Cleveland Avenue Home, Hartford, CT

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 34 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Healthy Communities, Today’s New Living Experience, Williamsburg, VA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production, affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 8 with PV or HERS 44 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: K. Hovnanian’s Cove at Asbury Park Urban Renewal, LLC, The Cove at Asbury Park, Asbury Park, NJ

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 48 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: KB Home, Energy-Smart Connected Home, Menifee, CA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that achieved a HERS 4.3 with PV or HERS 48.8 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Mandalay Homes, Tyler Road, Prescott Valley, AZ

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that achieved a HERS 15 with PV or HERS 45 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Passive Aggressive Housing, Warren St. Passive House, Hudson, NY

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 3 with PV or HERS 35 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Powerhouse Designs & TC Legend Homes, Samish Solar Home, Bellingham, WA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS -20 with PV or HERS 33 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Providence Homes, The Manatee, Jacksonville, FL

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-humid climate that achieved a HERS 23 with PV or HERS 48 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Red Tree Builders, Wandering Oaks, Asheville, NC

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS -11 with PV or HERS 47 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: S.D. Jessup Construction, Rockwell Farmhouse, Rockwell, NC

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 39 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Simple Integrity, Chestnut Crossing, Cooperstown, NY

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 0 with PV or HERS 28 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: SummitRidge Custom Homes, Rock Ranch, Pine, CO

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 51 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Targa Homes, Low-Carbon Detached ADU, Seattle, WA

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS 6 with PV or HERS 39 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Thrive Home Builders, Carbon-Neutral Retreat, Fort Collins, CO

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 23 with PV or HERS 53 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Tim O’Brien Homes, All-Electric Mulberry, Fitchburg, WI

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -8 with PV or HERS 42 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: United Way of Long Island, Project Endurance, Wyandanch, NY

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS -29 with PV or HERS 31 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Woodside Homes, Boulder at Sky Ranch, West Jordan, UT

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 29 with PV or HERS 53 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: ZeroNetNow, Old Kings Road, Catskill, NY

Author(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

October, 2023

Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -8 with PV or HERS 29 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: Affordable Housing Concepts, Zero Place, New Paltz, NY

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

December, 2023

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -14 with PV or HERS 31 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: CGA Studio Architects, Forever House, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

December, 2023

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS -17 with PV or HERS 32 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: Habitat for Humanity North Central Connecticut, Cleveland Avenue Home, Hartford, CT

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

December, 2023

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 34 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: Healthy Communities, Today’s New Living Experience at Walnut Farm, Williamsburg, VA

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

December, 2023

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award-winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 8 with PV or HERS 44 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: K. Hovnanian Northeast Division, Inc., The Cove at Asbury Park, Asbury Park, NJ

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Organization(s)

DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Publication Date

December, 2023

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award-winning multifamily home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 48 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA Case Study 2017: Alliance Green Builders, Casa Aguila, Ramona, CA

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

September, 2017

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the hot-dry climate that achieved a HERS score of -92 with PV and batteries and 43 without PV.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

SWA

Publication Date

November, 2013

Case study describing a gut rehab of a multifamily, masonry building.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy Retrofit, Annapolis, Maryland

Author(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center

Organization(s)

BA-PIRC,

FSEC

Publication Date

October, 2013

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

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, Texas

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

June, 2013

Case study describing one of three deep energy renovations of occupied affordable homes.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United States

Author(s)

IBACOS

Organization(s)

IBACOS

Publication Date

January, 2015

Case study describing analysis of pre-retrofit utility data from 1,166 houses to help determine energy savings on a community-scale.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

SWA

Publication Date

December, 2014

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit in the Pacific Northwest

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

December, 2011

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

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, Florida

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

January, 2012

Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity, Newburgh, New York

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

September, 2009

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

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Pasadena, California

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

September, 2009

Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Tucson, AZ

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

September, 2009

Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program - Clark Residence

Author(s)

Building Science Corporation

Organization(s)

BSC

Publication Date

March, 2010

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

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: SMUD's 32nd Avenue Remodel Demonstration Program, Sacramento, CA

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

March, 2011

Case study describing a retrofit project in the marine climate.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Wapato, WA

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

September, 2009

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

High Performance Builder Spotlight: KB Home GreenHouse

Author(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center

Organization(s)

FSEC,

BA-PIRC

Publication Date

March, 2014

Case study describing a new construction project in Florida, designed to produce as much energy as it consumes.