Addison Homes built this 4,530-square-foot home in Simpsonville, South Carolina, to the performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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In addition to being certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program, the home also achieved a National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Standard emerald level designation.
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Advanced technology is used throughout the home including ENERGY STAR-certified LED and compact fluorescent lighting, appliances, and ceiling fans.
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An ENERGY STAR-rated high-efficiency refrigerator and dishwasher add to energy and water savings.
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Energy and water use are reduced with low-flow plumbing fixtures and demand-controlled recirculation loops on the hot water lines.
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The home’s fresh air system utilizes an outdoor air intake that is ducted to the return side of the heat pump air handler through a high-capture filter. Even when the heat pump is not needed for heating or cooling, advanced controls ensure adequate fresh air flow.
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Timer-controlled bath fans remove excess moisture after showering.
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The high-efficiency windows include invisible advanced coatings that let in visible light while minimizing unwanted heat gain and loss.
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Advanced controls can help improve the efficiency of the home’s indoor comfort system.
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Two highly efficient endless hot water heaters ensure hot water is always available throughout the home.
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The foil-faced roof sheathing provides a sun barrier that keeps the attic significantly cooler in summer.
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The professionally installed interior comfort delivery system includes an air-source heat pump and ducts that are located between floors and in an insulated crawl space.
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The sealed, insulated crawlspace is a clean, dry location to house the main floor heating ducts and also provides bonus storage space.