DOE Tour of Zero: Lowry Plan by Thrive Home Builders
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Thrive Home Builders built this 4,119-square-foot production 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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The varied roof pitches offer multiple options for solar panel placement regardless of home orientations on the lots.
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Highly insulated walls and attics combine with the rooftop solar to provide homeowners with estimated annual energy savings of up to $4,000 compared to just-to-code homes.
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Durable materials like fiber cement and stone siding, concrete porches, and metal railing will stand up to the weather extremes of the Denver climate.
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The kitchen is equipped with a resource-efficient ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher.
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LED advanced lighting technology is supplemented by strategically placed windows that bring natural daylight into the home.
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These ENERGY STAR double-paned, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows have an exceptional insulation value of U=0.25, which means they’ll do a good job of minimizing heat and sound transfer.
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The efficient tankless gas water heater speeds hot water to faucets with the help of a smart hot water recirculation pump.
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“We’re generating more energy than we’re using.”
– Homeowner
“We’re generating more energy than we’re using. In fact, our last two bills were about $35 dollars and I love going out and watching all the credits we have. I have to say, being the first to move in and be surrounded by construction, having these thick walls, we hear very little. It’s very quiet.”
– Homeowner
