DOE Tour of Zero: Elements Collection by Thrive Home Builders / New Town
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Thrive Home Builders built this 1,725-square-foot affordable home in Denver, Colorado, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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Homeowners should save nearly $1,600 per year in energy bills in these energy-efficient townhomes.
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Simple roof designs allow more than enough space for the 2.5-kW of photovoltaic panels installed on the roofs, which are offered to homeowners through a $0 down lease arrangement.
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Beneath the fiber cement siding, the builder packed R-41 of blown fiberglass into the double walls.
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ENERGY STAR appliances and EPA WaterSense-labeled plumbing fixtures add to energy and water savings.
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A high-efficiency sealed combustion gas furnace warms the home with little risk of backdrafting.
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The builder packed R-41 of blown fiberglass into the double walls, which are advanced framed to cut lumber usage.
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The HVAC ducts are located between floors in conditioned space, protecting them from cold attic conditions.
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“I like the electricity bill, which is way less than … my old rental home.”
– Homeowner
“I like the electricity bill, which is way less than what I used to have in my old rental home.”
“My bill is about $50 a month year ‘round.”
– Homeowners
