Case Studies

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that used above-grade walls filled with 5.5 inches of open-cell spray foam and sheathed with an R-6.5 insulated coated OSB sheathing, providing a continuous air barrier and...

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that used triple-pane windows, a hydronic radiant floor heating system, an electric vehicle charging station, and 7.3kW of rooftop-mounted solar panels to achieve a HERS...

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning attached housing home in the cold climate that used high insulation levels in the attic, walls, and under the slab, with ENERGY STAR appliances, and solar PV panels to achieve a HERS score of 29 with PV and 50...

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

Case study describing a cost-effectively reducing energy use by over 50% in an existing home.

Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.

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

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 Pulte Homes and their pursuit of the DOE builders challenge, building more than 780 homes that comply to or exceed the energy standards required.

Case study describing Schneider Homes and their experience while pursuing an energy efficiency tax credit for 37 homes they built at Miller Creek.

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

Case study describing Tindall Homes and the energy efficient features they took advantage of when building 20 luxury homes, that subsequently used 40% less energy then code requirements.

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

Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

Case study describing a new construction building project of 20 luxury homes in northern New Jersey that were more energy efficient than ENERGY STAR and met the 50% energy savings requirements of the federal tax credit for new homes.

Case study describing the origins and operation of a Kalamazoo-based home performance contractor.

Case study describing the growth and performance of a Rochester-based home energy performance company that increased revenues by nearly 2000% in 1 year.

Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.