Case Studies

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning production home in the cool-dry climate that achieved a HERS -1 with PV or HERS 41 without PV.

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

Case study describing the family-run Treasure Homes that achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the blustery shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana.

Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.

Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.

Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.