DOE Tour of Zero: Bennett Drive by TC Legend Homes
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TC Legends Homes built this 1,040-ft2 affordable home in Bellingham, Washington, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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The 10.25-inch-thick roof panels provide continuous insulation across the roof deck and vaulted ceilings throughout the home’s interior.
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ENERGY STAR appliances and low-flow plumbing fixtures add to energy and water savings.
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The insulated concrete slab is sealed and polished to provide a durable inexpensive flooring that also provides thermal mass.
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A mini-split heat pump provides highly efficient heating and cooling.
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Triple-pane windows are highly insulating (U=0.18) to slow heat transfer while letting in plenty of sunlight.
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The heat pump uses 5.33 times less electricity to heat the space than a conventional electric resistance heater.
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Graphite-enhanced structural insulated panels come to the job site pre-cut and ready for quick assembly into an airtight, continuously insulated structure.
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“Being able to produce enough energy to power our car and the house at the same time is fantastic.”
– Homeowners
“We like the clean air and … the sound is amazing; we live on an auxiliary road and we hardly hear any cars. Being able to produce enough energy to power our car and the house at the same time is fantastic.”
– Homeowners
