Addison Homes built this 4,551-square-foot home in Greenville, South Carolina, to the performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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The 7.62-kW solar electric generation system uses roof-integrated photovoltaic shingles for a low profile; the photovoltaics help reduce utility bills by more than $2,000.
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The rear of the home takes advantage of a sloping lot for a conditioned daylight basement that permits more living space on a smaller footprint. All windows and skylights meet ENERGY STAR performance criteria.
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Narrow skylights add natural daylighting to the screened porch while ENERGY STAR ceiling fans provide cooling air flow.
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Tall ceilings and high-performance windows and skylights in the great room help flood the home’s interior with natural daylight; the remote-controlled skylights and energy-saving ceiling fans provide ventilation and cooling when outdoor humidity is low.
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The home was equipped with a high-efficiency ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher for energy and water savings.
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Addison Homes used a variety of certified no- and low-VOC paints, flooring, carpets, adhesives, and cabinets to help meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor airPLUS criteria.
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Solar tubes bring daylight into interior spaces in the home.
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Precast basement walls have insulation built right into them and come with a lifetime structural and moisture infiltration warranty.
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A high-efficiency, ENERGY STAR-labeled tankless condensing gas water heater is equipped with a smart logic controller that “learns” the occupants’ usage patterns and circulates hot water through an insulated loop during the times when residents are most likely to need it.
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The home is equipped with a high-efficiency (21.5 SEER and 10 HSPF) air-to-air heat pump and a web-connected smart thermostat to maintain comfortable and consistent temperatures throughout the house.
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Power production from the integrated solar shingles helps cut electric bills to $71 a month.