Case Studies

Case study describing Building America and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), working together to test a home's energy performance then making retrofits and analyzing the costs as well as the energy savings.

Case study describing a package of energy efficiency measures being put to the test by retro fitting a previously vacant home.

Case study about a Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner construction project in the marine climate.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 50 without PV.

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 retrofit project in the marine climate.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the marine climate.

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

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 building project in the marine climate.

Case study describing the construction of prototype zero energy ready high-performance manufactured homes in the Pacific Northwest.

Case study describing the origins and growth of a Los Angeles-based home performance company that has increased their annualized revenues by nearly 8 times in 2 years of business.

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 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.