DOE Tour of Zero: Clinton Colonial by BPC Green Builders
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BPC Green Builders built this 4,711-square-foot custom home in Clinton, Connecticut, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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The double-stud walls are filled with 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam and dense-packed cellulose, then wrapped with a breathable vapor retarder, taped coated sheathing, a drainage mat material, and fiber cement siding to provide a durable and warm blanket of protection against the elements in this upstate New York location.
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The triple-paned, UPVC-framed, argon-gas filled windows have exceptional insulation properties and low-emissivity glass coatings to block unwanted heat transfer.
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The ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher and advanced LED lighting add to energy savings.
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EPA WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures and motion-sensor-activated recirculation pumps reduce water waste.
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Insulated stained-concrete floors provide a water-resistant, easy-care surface and beneficial thermal mass for passive heating of the home.
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Four inches of rigid foam separate the concrete slab from the ground and the foundation walls.
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A thick vapor barrier and radon vent pipe keep soil gases out of the home.
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“The house has been incredibly comfortable. The day and night temperatures are practically the same.”
– Homeowner
“The house has been incredibly comfortable. The day and night temperatures are practically the same. For the last four months, we have generated more electricity than we have used. At its peak recently, we have generated over 50 kWh per day and we are only using about 10 kWh.”
– Homeowner
