DOE Tour of Zero: The 2014 Model Home by Cobblestone Homes

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This U.S. DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Midland, Michigan, by Cobblestone Homes earned a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 49, well below the typical new home HERS score of 85 to 100.
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High-efficiency, ENERGY STAR windows in this home flood the interior with daylight while advanced LED and compact fluorescent lighting technologies provide high-efficiency nighttime illumination.
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High-efficiency ENERGY STAR appliances, lighting, and fans provide significant energy savings throughout the home.
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The cabinets and other board products used do not include formaldehyde contaminants.
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On-demand hot water pumps speed hot water to the home’s water-saving fixtures.
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"One of the biggest misconceptions … is that they cost a lot of money … Nothing could be further from the truth. "

DOE Tour of Zero: 2014 Model Home by Cobblestone Homes infographic: Saginaw, MI; cobblestonelifestyle.com. 2,754 square feet, HERS 44, $145 average monthly energy bill, $630 annual savings, $27,000 saved in the first 30 years.
Key features list: High-performance insulation system for enhanced quiet and comfort, comprehensive draft protection, fresh air system for cleaner indoor air, high-efficiency comfort system, energy-efficient appliances and advanced lighting technology for

"One of the biggest misconceptions that people have is that they [energy-efficient homes] cost a lot of money, and really nothing could be further from the truth."

– Homeowner Jim

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