DOE Tour of Zero: Newburgh Custom by Greenhill Contracting
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Greenhill Contracting built this 2,512-square-foot custom home in Newburgh, New York, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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A 10.21-kW array of PV panels sits atop the south-facing roof of the home. These panels reduce the home’s annual electric bill from a projected $3,930 to about $90 per year, or less than $8/month.
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The simple rectangular shape of the two-story plus basement home contributes to its energy efficiency and fits in with the region’s Dutch colonial architectural style.
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ENERGY STAR appliances and LED lighting add to the energy savings in the efficient home.
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Triple-paned windows help keep temperatures consistent and comfortable inside the well-insulated home.
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Insulated concrete forms create a sturdy base for the basement floor slab, which is poured over 4.5 inches of closed-cell spray foam.
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The unvented attic is insulated on the underside of the roof deck with 10.5 inches of open-cell spray foam plus 2.5 inches of closed-cell spray foam to provide a protected space for the HVAC equipment.
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The ICF blocks are stacked to form 11-inch-thick walls with reinforced concrete cores and layers of continuous rigid foam.
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“After just a short while living in a high‐performance home, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.”
“Monthly electricity bills have yet to surpass the basic service/connection fee … nearly constant, comfortable temperature regardless of season … healthy indoor air … After just a short while living in a high-performance home, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.”
– Homeowner
