Case Studies

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning attached home in the cold climate that used R-61, 16-inch blown cellulose attic insulation, triple-pane windows, and a 17 SEER central heat pump to achieve a HERS score of 32 with PV and 48 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes on spec that used 2x6, 16-inch on-center walls, a 16 SEER AC system, and 3.55-kW solar to achieve a HERS score of 11 with PV and 44 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer in the cold climate that used 2x6 on-center walls, R-50 16-inch vented roof insulation, and a 19 SEER AC system to achieve a HERS score of 46 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes on spec that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-50 to R-70 average roof insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of 51 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer that used R-17.5 SIP walls, R-31 SIP roof, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of 2 with PV and 48 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production home that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-60 roof insulation, and R-60 blown-in fiberglass attic insulation to achieve a HERS score of 47 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes on spec that used 2x6, 16-inch on-center walls, R-72 unvented attic insulation, and 16.1 SEER mini-split heat pumps to achieve a HERS score of 19 with PV and 39 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that used 5.5-inch, R-20 open-cell spray foam wall insulation, and a 17.5 SEER ducted mini-split heat pump to achieve a HERS score of 44 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls with 5.5-inch open-cell spray foam insulation and OSB sheathing, triple-pane windows, and 20-inch, R-60 blown-in cellulose attic...

Case study poster about 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 poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production home that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-49 roof insulation, and R-49 blown-in cellulose attic insulation to achieve a HERS score of 9 with PV and 46 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production homes in the mixed-humid climate that used an energy recovery ventilator tied to the home's high efficiency central heat pump with a MERV 13 filter to achieve a HERS score of 9 with PV and 46...

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production homes in the mixed-humid climate that used an energy recovery ventilator tied to the home's high efficiency central heat pump with a MERV 13 filter to achieve a HERS score of 9 with PV and 46...

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the marine climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center, R-21 cavity wall insulation, and a 19 SEER mini-split heat pump to achieve a HERS score of 0 with PV and 56 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production home that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center blown fiberglass wall insulation, OSB roof sheathing, and R-49 blown fiberglass attic insulation to achieve a HERS score of 50 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that used ENERGY STAR labeled appliances, WaterSense labeled fixtures, and 100% LED lighting to achieve a HERS score of 50 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer that used triple-pane windows and two 19 SEER ducted mini-split heat pumps to achieve a HERS score of -97 with PV and 37 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production home that used 2x6, 16-inch on-center walls, and a 17 SEER central two-stage heat pump to achieve a HERS score of -6 with PV and 45 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer that used R-44 insulation in the double walls, R-60 blown fiberglass attic insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of 14 with PV and 44 without PV.

Case study poster about 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...

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyers that used R-27 SIP walls, a SIP roof, R-47 SIP attic, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of -22 with PV and 38 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that used a SIP shed roof, triple pane windows, and a 26.1 SEER ductless heat pump to achieve a HERS score of -20 with PV and 35 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer that used 2x6, on-center walls, 19-inch, R-50 blown fiberglass vented attic insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of 42 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyers that used a2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-80 vented attic insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of -8 with PV and 29 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer that used R-29 SIP walls, R-59 graphite roof SIPs, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of -19 with PV and 33 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the marine climate that used a large south-facing roof which holds over 80 solar panels and large, south-facing windows and concrete floors, which provide passive solar heating to...

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning attached home in the cold climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls and R-50 blown fiberglass attic insulation to achieve a HERS score of 29 with PV and 50 without PV.

Case study poster about 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 poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes on spec that used 20-inch R-50 blown fiberglass attic insulation and 6.9 kW rooftop solar panels to achieve a HERS score of 24 with PV and 47 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center R-33 wall insulation, triple-pane windows and both ductless and ducted mini-split heat pumps to achieve a HERS score of -2 with PV...

Case study poster about 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...

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home for buyer that used R-22 ICF walls, R-63 unvented vaulted attic insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of -11 with PV and 26 without PV.

Case study poster about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, and a 24 EER ground source heat pump to achieve a HERS score of 35 without PV.

Case study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that used a high efficiency 98 AFUE gas furnace, 5-stage 19 SEER heat pump, LED lighting, ENERGY STAR appliances, smart thermostats and lighting, and automated window blinds...

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that used a high efficiency 98 AFUE gas furnace, 5-stage 19 SEER heat pump, LED lighting, ENERGY STAR appliances, smart thermostats and lighting, and automated window blinds...

Case study about the first certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home—the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in west Connecticut that scored HERS 39 without solar PV. The 3,000 ft2 two-story home has R-33 double-walls, R-72 flat roof with closed-cell foam and blown cellulose, an ERV, and LED lighting.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Exeter, Rhode Island, that scored HERS 43 without PV. This 2,000 ft2 custom home has a spray- foamed attic and walls, plus rigid foam sheathing, ducted mini-split heat pumps, and an HRV.

Case study about a Zero Energy Ready Home construction project in the marine climate.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 34 without PV. This 2,000 ft2 system home has R-45 double-stud walls, an unvented flat roof with 2 inches of spray foam plus 18 inches blown cellulose, R-42 XPS under slab, triple-pane windows, and a ductless mini-split heat...

Case study of a DOE Challenge Home in Winter Park FL that scored HERS 57 without PV or HERS -7 with PV. This 4,305 ft2 custom home has autoclaved aerated concrete walls, a sealed attic with R-20 spray foam, and ductless mini-split heat pumps.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready in Long Island, NY, that scored HERS 43 without PV. This 5,088 ft2 custom home has R-25 double-stud walls, a vaulted roof with R-40 blown cellulose, R-10 XPS under slab, a hydro air system with 91% efficient boiler for forced air and radiant floor heat, and 100%...

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Herriman, UT, that scored HERS 40 without PV, -1 with PV. This 4,111 ft2 production home has R-23 advanced framed walls, and a vented attic with R-60 blown fiberglass.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Ithaca, NY, that scored HERS 50 without PV. These 1,160 ft2 affordable town houses have R-20 advance framed walls, R-52 blown cellulose in attic, radiant heat with 92.5 AFUE boiler, and triple-pane windows.

KB Home built this 2,778-ft2 production home in San Marcos, California, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Ellenton FL that scored HERS 53 without PV, HERS 23 with PV. This 1,143 ft2 affordable home has R-23 ICF walls, a spray-foamed sealed attic, solar hot water, and a ducted mini-split heat pump.

Case study of a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Phoenix AZ that scored HERS 58 without PV or HERS 38 with PV. This 1,700 ft2 affordable home has R-21 framed walls, a sealed closed-cell spray foamed attic, an air-source heat pump with forced air, and a solar combo system that provides PV, hot water...

New Town Builders built this 3,560-ft2 production home in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.

Case study about a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Frederick MD that scored HERS 43 without PV, HERS 28 with PV. This 4,516 ft2 custom home comes standard with a geothermal heat pump, SIP walls, spray-foamed unvented roof, and ERV.