2011 EnergyValue Housing 

Award Report 

D. Sagan, M. Del Bianco, and A. Wood

NAHB Research Center

October 2012
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2011 EnergyValue Housing Award Report

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Contents

List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................ vi

List of Tables .............................................................................................................................................. vi

Definitions.................................................................................................................................................. vii

Executive Summary................................................................................................................................. viii

1 Background........................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 3

3 2011 EVHA Winning House Summary................................................................................................ 4

4 Benchmarking Energy Performance .................................................................................................. 6

5 Simulation Results ............................................................................................................................... 9

5.1 Results: Total Source Energy Savings.................................................................................9

5.2 Results: Normalized Energy Performance.........................................................................10

5.3 Results: Source Energy Usage by Climate ........................................................................12

6 Results: Individual 2010 EVHA Winner Performance ..................................................................... 17

6.1 Cobblestone Homes, Gold Winner ....................................................................................18

6.2 CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes, Gold Winner...........................................................20

6.3 Ferrier Custom Homes, Gold Winner................................................................................22

6.4 GreenCraft Builders, LLC, Gold Winner ..........................................................................24

6.5 Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes, Gold Winner & Builder of the Year............................26

6.6 Baldwin Homes, Silver Winner.........................................................................................28

6.7 Imagine Homes, Silver Winner..........................................................................................30

6.8 Meritage Homes, Silver Winner ........................................................................................32

6.9 Near Zero Maine, Silver Winner .......................................................................................34

6.10 Scott Homes, Silver Winner ...........................................................................................36

6.11 Treasure Homes, Silver Winner......................................................................................38

6.12 CVH dba Clifton View Homes, Gold Winner & Remodeler of the Year ......................40

6.13 Green Builder Media, et.al., Silver Winner ....................................................................42

7 Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 44

References................................................................................................................................................. 45
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List of Figures

Figure 1. Normalized heating and cooling source energy (Btu/CFA).................................................. 11

Figure 2. Normalized heating and cooling source energy (Btu/CFA) net of site produced 

renewable energy ............................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 3. Source energy usage—cold climate ....................................................................................... 13

Figure 4. Source energy usage—moderate climate .............................................................................. 14

Figure 5. Source energy usage—hot climate......................................................................................... 15

Figure 6. Source energy—hot climate .................................................................................................... 16

Unless otherwise noted, all figures were created by the NAHB Research Center.

List of Tables

Table 1. EnergyValue Housing Award Judging Criteria.......................................................................... 2

Table 2. 2011 EVHA New Homes Division Winners................................................................................. 5

Table 3. 2011 EVHA Existing Homes Winners ......................................................................................... 5

Table 4. House Size & Climate Zone Summary........................................................................................ 7

Table 5. Source Energy Conversions by Fuel Type ................................................................................ 8

Table 6. Source Energy Savings Percentage (EVHA over Benchmark)................................................ 9

Table 7. Source Energy Savings Before and After the Energy Efficiency Remodel of Existing Home 

EVHA Winners..................................................................................................................................... 10

Table 8. Whole House Source Energy Savings by Climate Location.................................................. 10

Unless otherwise noted, all tables were created by the NAHB Research Center.
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Definitions

ACH50 Air changes per hour at 50 Pascals pressure differential

AFUE Annual fuel utilization efficiency

BEopt Building Energy Optimization software

BA DOE’s Building America Research Program

cfm Cubic feet per minute

DOE U.S. Department of Energy

EER Energy efficiency ratio

EERE DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program

EF Energy factor

EVHA EnergyValue Housing Award

GSHP Ground source heat pump

HSPF Heating seasonal performance factor

IECC International Energy Conservation Code

IBS International Builders’ Show

NAHB National Association of Home Builders

NAHBRC-IP NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership

o.c. On center

PV Photovoltaic

Research Center NAHB Research Center

SEER Seasonal energy efficiency ratio

SES Source energy savings

SHGC Solar heat gain coefficient

SIP Structural insulated panel
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Executive Summary

The EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA), an integral part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 

Building America (BA) program, seeks to improve and expand the energy efficiency of 

residential construction nationwide by honoring builders and remodelers and awarding highly 

efficient homes. Receiving EVHA recognition helps builders and remodelers communicate the 

value of energy efficiency to prospective customers and distinguish their homes from those built 

by more traditional residential construction companies. It also provides opportunities for EVHA 

winning builders and remodelers to set an example for improving the quality and performance of 

homes throughout the country.

Each year, the project scope of the EVHA includes the application and judging processes, 

developing the EVHA publication, updating the program and application for the next year, 

hosting the EVHA banquet, and outreach and technical support. Following the award banquet, 

the NAHB Research Center evaluates the energy performance of that year’s EVHA winning 

houses. This work is primarily comprised of estimating the energy savings of each home/ or 

housing unit over the BA Benchmark using energy simulation software and procedures 

developed by the BA program. The energy evaluations serve as a quantitative measure of the 

energy efficiency of the units which the judges decided merited an award.

As part of this work, the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership (NAHBRC-IP) for High 

Performing Homes strives to make new and existing homes more energy efficient, durable, and 

affordable through research and development as one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s BA

teams. Each year, through the EVHA, builder and remodeler partners work with industry 

partners in a variety of climates endeavor to reach the energy efficiency targets of the BA 

program. (Department of Energy 2012)

This report details the simulation tool(s) and energy modeling methodology followed in making 

the energy efficiency estimates and documents the estimated performance of the EVHA award 

winning houses in comparison with the BA Benchmark and the associated House Simulation 

Protocols (HSPs). A summary of each building and its features is included with a brief 

description of the project and the judges’ comments. The purpose of this report is to assess the 

energy performance of the 2011 EVHA winners and to align the EVHA program with the BA

program.
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1 Background

The EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA), an integral part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s

(DOE) Building America (BA) program, seeks to improve and expand the energy efficiency of 

residential construction nationwide by honoring builders and remodelers and awarding highly 

efficient homes. Receiving EVHA recognition helps builders and remodelers communicate the 

value of energy efficiency to prospective customers and distinguish their homes from those built 

by more traditional residential construction companies. It also provides opportunities for EVHA 

winning builders and remodelers to set an example for improving the quality and performance of 

homes throughout the country.

Judges for the EVHA were randomly selected from a group of nominees submitted by 

professionals within the residential building and remodeling community. Judges’ selections 

followed the framework outlined in Table 1.

The relationship between the EVHA and BA programs provides a valuable liaison to link the 

building science research with the actual energy efficiency improvements implemented by 

builders and remodelers. This relationship allows for the evaluation of homes designed and 

constructed independently and in collaboration with BA teams, introduces builders to 

certification programs such as Builders Challenge, and provides insight into the marketing and 

sales activities of high performance builders. It is a unique connection to facilitate research 

through a single activity such as EVHA. 

The culmination of the EVHA program is the award banquet and ceremony held annually in 

conjunction with the International Builders’ Show (IBS). The 2011 EVHA banquet was held in 

January at the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk in Orlando, FL. In addition, each 

year’s activities also include facilitating the application and judging processes; developing the 

EVHA publication, outreach, technical support, and building simulations; and facilitating an 

educational session during the IBS. Continuous re-evaluation and adaptation of the EVHA 

materials and judging processes ensure that the EVHA program is relevant to the industry 

and BA. 

EVHA has evolved in response to market and DOE needs. Initially, only new construction 

projects were eligible to receive an award, but now renovation projects are also a regular feature 

of award offerings. As an example, the 2012 EVHA banquet will unveil the addition of a 

building science educator’s award that was overseen by the Consortium of Housing Research 

Centers. In the past, DOE has utilized this event to showcase new initiatives and to recognize 

notable contributions of DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) program. 
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Table 1. EVHA Housing Award Judging Criteria

Criteria

Construction Type and 

Weight of Scores

Custom

(New)

New 

Construction Remodeled

Application Completeness:

This criterion examines whether all required 

materials are submitted and whether all 

referenced supporting documents are 

furnished.

5% 5% 5%

Energy Value:

This criterion examines what makes the home 

more energy efficient than code requirements 

or other homes in the local market.

48% 33% 48%

Design:

This criterion examines how energy efficiency 

is considered during the design process.

21% 21% 21%

Construction:

This criterion examines management methods 

and construction processes related to energy 

and resource efficiency.

13% 20% 13%

Marketing and Customer Relations:

This criterion examines how energy efficiency 

is incorporated into marketing, customer 

relations and customer education efforts;

presentation of energy efficiency financing 

opportunities; and the use of incentives and 

rebates to promote energy efficiency

7% 15% 7%

Energy/Green Building Programs:

This criterion documents the certification of 

the EVHA entered home in energy or green

programs, such as Home Performance with 

ENERGY STAR, ENERGY STAR, Builders 

Challenge, and local and national green 

building programs, etc.

6% 6% 6%
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2 Introduction

The NAHB Research Center (Research Center) has administered the EVHA since its inception in 

1996. The purpose of the EVHA program is to recognize the achievements of builders and 

remodelers who construct high performance homes. The EVHA program also demonstrates to 

other builders, manufacturers, and others the feasibility and benefits of high performing homes. 

For their part, EVHA builders and remodelers have consistently raised the level of competition 

as they reach increasing levels of energy efficiency by using advanced design and building 

practices, innovative materials, and high efficiency equipment. At the same time, the EVHA 

applicants have also demonstrated how these practices are incorporated into their business model 

and are marketed to homebuyers (NAHB Research Center 2012). 

The EVHA program’s core partners are the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 

DOE’s BA program, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Each year a number of 

additional partners contribute to the success of the EVHA program. These include applicants, 

builders, remodelers, manufacturers, media partners, trade and professional organizations, 

federal, state, and local government offices and agencies, and others. Many of the partners 

provide support for the annual awards banquet and printing of the EVHA publication while 

others provide in-kind support such as publicity, awards for finalists, etc. Past EVHA sponsors 

include: BASF, WaterFurnace, Andersen Windows, Dow Building Solutions, SEISCO 

International Limited, DuPont, the Vinyl Siding Institute, and Whirlpool among others.

Each year, the project scope of the EVHA includes the application and judging processes, 

developing the EVHA publication, updating the program and application for the upcoming year, 

hosting the EVHA banquet, and outreach and technical support. Following the award banquet, 

the NAHBRC evaluates the energy performance of that year’s EVHA winning houses. This work 

is primarily comprised of estimating the energy savings of each home or dwelling unit over the 

BA Benchmark using energy simulation software and procedures developed by the BA program. 

The energy evaluations serve as quantitative measure of the energy efficiency of the units which 

the judges decided merited an award.

As part of this work, the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership (NAHBRC-IP) for High 

Performing Homes strives to make new and existing homes more energy efficient, durable, and 

affordable through research and development as one of DOE’s Building America teams. 

Through the EVHA each year, builder and remodeler partners work with industry partners in a 

variety of climates endeavor to reach the energy efficiency targets of the BA program

(Department of Energy 2012).

This report details the simulation tools and energy modeling methodology followed in making 

the energy efficiency estimates and documents the estimated performance of the EVHA award 

winning houses in comparison with the BA Benchmark and the associated HSPs. A summary of 

each building and its features is included with a brief description of the project and the judges’ 

comments. The purpose of this report is to assess the energy performance of the 2011 EVHA 

winners and to align the EVHA program with the BA program.
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3 2011 EnergyValue Housing Award Winning House Summary

Each year, the EVHA judges evaluate and recognize the superior energy performance of 

residential buildings submitted for consideration of an award. Judges are professionals in the 

fields of energy efficiency, architecture, engineering, marketing, and home construction. The

judging evaluation process is well defined and established and considers many aspects of energy 

efficient home construction, marketing, industry outreach, and performance. To be selected, each 

entry is evaluated based on the home’s design, energy efficiency, and all of the applicant’s 

submitted data. This includes architectural plans, builder vision and action, marketing, peer and 

consumer education, and third party energy simulations.

Awards are separated into New and Existing Homes Divisions. Each division has the following 

categories and climate regions:

New Homes Division 

• Categories

o Affordable, Custom/Demonstration, Production, Multifamily 

• Climate Regions

o Cold, Moderate, Hot 

Existing Homes Division 

• Categories

o Single Family Existing Home, Multifamily Existing Building, 

Reconstruction/Demonstration 

• Climate Regions

o Cold, Moderate, Hot 

There are two levels of awards; Gold and Silver EVHA winners. A Gold Award is defined as 

outstanding in energy performance, testing, value, and in all other categories. A Silver Award is 

superior in energy performance and perhaps has one category that is not as strong. The 2011

EVHA judges selected 13 award winning homes. Eleven of the homes were in the New Homes 

Division. Two of the homes were in the Existing Homes Division. The energy performance of all 

thirteen 2011 EVHA winners was evaluated for energy savings over the BA Benchmark based 

on the current version of the HSP. The results note the improvement in whole-house energy 

usage with and without renewable energy, as well as the source energy savings (SES) with 

inclusion of site production from renewable energy (photovoltaic [PV] and wind) systems.

A summary of the 2011 EVHA submittals for newly constructed homes and for remodels that the 

judges deemed as outstanding or superior is detailed in alphabetical order by level of merit in 

Table 2 and Table 3. Five of the 2011 Gold EVHA Winners were awarded to newly constructed 

houses and one was awarded to an existing remodeled house.
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Table 2. 2011 EVHA New Homes Division Winners

BA Climate 

Region

and Category

IECC* 2009 

Climate Zone Builder Construction Type

Winning Level

Gold Silver

Cold, Custom 5A Cobblestone Homes New 

construction X

Moderate, 

Custom 4C CVH, Inc. New 

construction X

Hot, Custom 3A Ferrier Custom 

Homes

New 

construction X

Hot, Custom 3A GreenCraft 

Builders, LLC

New 

construction X

Moderate, 

Production 3B Wathen-Castanos 

Hybrid Homes

New 

construction X

Moderate, 

Production 4A Baldwin Homes New 

construction X

Hot, Production 2A Imagine Homes New 

construction X

Hot, Production 2B Meritage Homes New 

construction X

Cold, Custom 6A Near Zero Maine New 

construction X

Moderate, 

Custom 4C Scott Homes New 

construction X

Cold, Custom 5A Treasure Homes, 

Inc.

New 

construction X

* International Energy Conservation Code

Table 3. 2011 EVHA Existing Homes Winners

BA Climate 

Region

and Category

IECC 2009 

Climate 

Zone

Remodeler Construction 

Type

Winning Level

Gold Silver

Moderate, 

Custom 4C CVH, Inc. Existing 

remodel X

Hot, Custom 3B Green Builder Media 

et.al.

Existing 

remodel X
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4 Benchmarking Energy Performance 

The energy simulations and benchmarking procedures in this report followed procedures 

outlined in Building America House Simulation Protocols (Hendron and Engebrecht 2010) and 

were performed using Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) version 1.1 software. 

An updated BA Benchmark was included in the most recent release of the BEopt software. The 

new metric is consistent with the 2009 IECC rather than the benchmark of prior versions that 

approximated a house constructed to building codes in place in the mid-1990s. This more 

stringent benchmark cannot be effectively compared to the metric that was used in reporting 

EVHA winners for previous years (2010 and earlier). Thus, the 2011 EVHA winners’ simulated 

energy performance is not comparable with prior year winners in this report. The whole-house 

energy performance of the eleven newly constructed 2011 EVHA winners was simulated against 

the updated BA Benchmark based on the HSP using the set points of 71 ̊F (heating) and 76 ̊F

(cooling). 

The updated benchmark includes a house size multiplier that is applied to the benchmark 

reference home’s SES estimate (and thus, impacts energy savings of the energy efficient home

relative to the benchmark building). The size adjusted benchmark source energy calculation is 

based on a house size of 2,400 ft2 with three bedrooms and adheres to the following formula:

Adjusted Benchmark Source Energy (MBtu) = Msize × Source Energy(MBtu)

Where Msize:

Msize = �

Nbr

3 �

0.034

× � 2400

Floor Area�

0.167

The house size multiplier, Msize, is included in the calculation of the SES metric on the 

Cost/Energy Graph. All other displays and outputs exclude the house size multiplier. (National 

Renewable Energy Laboratory 2012)

The average square footage of the 13 winning homes was 2,777 ft2 of conditioned space versus 

the benchmark’s reference of 2,400 ft2

. The median size is 2,324 ft2 and as shown in Table 4, 

seven of the EVHA winners exceeded the benchmark’s size reference.
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Table 4. House Size and Climate Zone Summary

BA Climate Region

and Category

IECC 2009 

Climate 

Zone

Builder/

Remodeler Type

Conditioned Area

(ft2) Number of

Bedrooms

Size 

Adjustment

Finished Unfinished Factor

Cold, Custom 5A Cobblestone 

Homes New 1,875 1,875 3 93%

Moderate, Custom 4C CVH, Inc. New 2,750 1 94%

Hot, Custom 3A Ferrier Custom 

Homes New 1,009 2 113%

Hot, Custom 3A GreenCraft 

Builders, LLC New 2,453 3 100%

Moderate, 

Production 3B Wathen-Castanos 

Hybrid Homes New 2,065 3 103%

Moderate, 

Production

4A Baldwin Homes New 6,950 374 6 85%

Hot, Production 2A Imagine Homes New 3,588 5 95%

Hot, Production 2B Meritage Homes New 2,090 3 102%

Cold, Custom 6A Near Zero Maine New 744 744 3 108%

Moderate, Custom 4C Scott Homes New 2,324 4 102%

Cold, Custom 5A Treasure Homes New 1,704 1,238 3 95%

Moderate, Custom 4C Clifton View 

Homes Remodel 3,282 2 94%

Hot, Custom 3B Green Builder 

Media Remodel 2,059 3 103%
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Simulation results are presented in whole-house energy usage based on calculated usage of 

energy type (kWh, therms, etc.) and for the equivalent source energy, using the BA program 

conversion factors shown in Table 5.

Table 5. Source Energy Conversions by Fuel Type

Fuel Source Energy 

Conversion

Electric 3.365

Natural Gas 1.092

Fuel Oil/Kerosene 1.158

Liquid Petroleum Gas 1.151

One of the 2011 EVHA entries built by Ferrier Custom Homes uses a wind turbine to 

manufacture energy onsite; thus, this report refers to onsite PV and wind as site renewable 

energy. Energy simulation estimates of the turbine’s performance in the location installed were 

submitted with the application and post-processed with the BEopt simulation results to report the 

net usage including the renewable energy reported by the manufacturer and based on the local 

historical wind conditions.

Homes with high-efficiency heat pumps and ground-source heat pumps were processed in BEopt 

using standard efficiency air-source equipment for heating and cooling. The annual estimates for 

heating and cooling energy that resulted from BEopt’s output were modified based on a linear 

efficiency factor derived from the higher coefficient of performance (COP) and energy efficiency 

ratio (EER) of the installed equipment as stated by the manufacturer; for example, 15 EER is 

roughly 13% more efficient than 13 EER. This approach, while rudimentary, serves as an 

approximate estimate of savings based on the higher efficiency equipment. The lack of detailed 

modeling parameters including ground temperatures, runtime, and part load efficiencies, may 

have served to understate the savings estimates associated with geothermal and air to hydronic 

equipment in some cases.

The Near Zero Maine home, with a solar water heating system used for space heating, required 

that numerous BEopt simulation runs be performed to identify the daily heating and hot water 

load and solar hot water production. A modified solar hot water production, (one and a half times 

the base) was then applied to the hot water supply to accommodate the larger solar system size.

Daily space and hot water loads were aggregated, subtracted from solar production, and electric 

resistance heat was added to make up any heating deficiency.
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5 Simulation Results

5.1 Results: Total Source Energy Savings

Table 6 indicates how the EVHA winning houses performed when measured against the BA 

Benchmark. Due to the revision of the benchmark contained in the software, comparison of these 

savings to prior year EVHA results is not meaningful and, therefore, is not reported.

Table 6. SES Percentage (EVHA over BA Benchmark)

SES Estimates 

(Over BA Benchmark) 2011 EVHA Winners

Average Whole House SES 35%

Average Whole House SES Without Benchmark Size 

Adjustment 38%

Average Whole House SES With Renewable Energy 52%

Average Heating and Cooling Savings 49%

Range of Whole House SES* 3%–68%

*A large house in the moderate climate zone, sized 6,950 finished square feet, results in minimal comparative 

savings due to the house size multiplier penalty in the benchmark procedures.

The BA simulation protocol requires that houses without air conditioning be modeled with a 

condenser that has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 13 or a 9 EER ductless room 

conditioner, as is appropriate. Four of the winning houses did not include equipment for summer 

air conditioning due primarily to the mild (summer) climates where they were located and good 

design. These were the houses submitted by the following builders; Near Zero Maine, CVH, 

Scott Homes, and Clifton View Homes. The numbers in Table 4 reflect the correct application of 

the BA simulation protocol for HVAC.

The two EVHA winners in the Existing Remodel category were benchmarked against the before

or existing condition of those structures using the heating and cooling set points of 71 ̊F and 

76 ̊F, respectively. In addition, because the existing remodeled EVHA entries performed so well, 

a reference new-home benchmark design was created for each of these retrofits in order to 

estimate simulated post-remodel energy performance against current new construction standards 

(defined by the BA Benchmark). The remodeled homes have been compared to the benchmark, 

and the before condition, in this report.

SES for the two remodeled houses are included in the reported savings over the benchmark in 

Table 6. In Table 7, the existing remodel winners have been compared to the before condition 

using the traditional HSP.
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Table 7. SES Before and After the Energy Efficiency 

Remodel of Existing Home EVHA Winners

SES Estimates Clifton View 

Homes

Green Builder 

Media

Source Energy (MBtu) Usage Before Remodel 401 259

Source Energy (MBtu)Usage After Remodel 192 124

Source Energy (MBtu) Usage With Renewable 192 40

% SES 52% 52%

% SES With Renewable Energy n/a 85%

The percentage of whole-house SES simulated for each of the 2011 EVHA winning entrants 

versus the BA Benchmark by climate zone is shown in Table 8.

Table 8. Whole House SES by Climate Location 

Builder/Remodeler

Percent SES Over BA Benchmark 

by Climate

Cold Moderate Hot

Cobblestone Homes 50%

CVH 18%

Ferrier Custom Homes 38%

GreenCraft Builders 34%

Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes 27%

Baldwin Homes 3%

Imagine Homes 33%

Meritage Homes 48%

Near Zero Maine 68%

Scott Homes 44%

Treasure Homes 37%

Clifton View Homes (Remodel) 26%

Green Builder Media et al. (Remodel) 34%

5.2 Results: Normalized Energy Performance

Energy performance was analyzed through simulation of the energy required to heat and cool 

each conditioned square foot of a house on an annual basis, which is expressed as Btu/SF/CFA 

(British Thermal Units per square foot of conditioned floor area). Viewed against a scale of the 

cumulative heating and cooling degree days (HDD and CDD), respectively, for the location and 

for the same time period (30-year annual averages are used), the information presents a 

meaningful picture of simulated performance and a method to compare dissimilar designs and 
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locations. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show this relationship between house size, climate severity, and 

cost to condition with and without site generated renewable energy.

Figure 1. Normalized heating and cooling source energy (Btu/CFA)
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Figure 2. Normalized heating and cooling source energy (Btu/CFA) 

net of site produced renewable energy

5.3 Results: Source Energy Usage by Climate

A detailed look at the energy use of the homes by climate zone is shown in Figure 3, Figure 4, 

and Figure 5. Source energy usage by category (in MBtu/year) and house size is shown in each 

of the three graphs.
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Figure 3. Source energy usage—cold climate 
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Figure 4. Source energy usage—moderate climate 
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Figure 5. Source energy usage—hot climate 

The chart in Figure 6 compares all homes using the source energy calculation and demonstrates 

the improved performance for energy efficient homes and the incorporation of renewable onsite 

generation.
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Figure 6. Source energy—hot climate 
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6 Results: Individual 2010 EVHA Winner Performance

The following section of this report details the annual energy usage of each 2011 EVHA winning 

home with and without site renewable energy (PV and wind). The simulated energy performance 

of each of the winning houses is compared to the new benchmark (B10) by energy usage 

category in units consumed (kWh for electricity, therms for natural gas, and gallons for liquid 

petroleum gas). The two existing houses also show a comparison to the before condition of that 

house as well as the BA Benchmark. A narrative summary of the key components of each house 

is also included with the energy usage graphs. All photos were provided by the builders and 

remodelers as part of the EVHA application process and are used with written permission

(NAHB Research Center 2011). 
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6.1 Cobblestone Homes, Gold Winner

Cold Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

“Exceptional building envelope, HVAC, and water heating systems with a comprehensive 

construction management process to create a home marketed as ‘Michigan’s first affordable netzero energy home.’”

House Description:

Size: 1,875 ft2 with a 1,875-ft2 unfinished basement

Location: Bay City, Michigan

Completion date: May 10, 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 37

With PV: -4
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Unfinished in-ground basement, R-10 insulated slab and wall exterior, and R-10 

interior insulation

Wall Construction: 2 × 6 at 19.2 in. on center (o.c.)

Wall Insulation: R-35.6 polyurethane spray foam and structural insulated sheathing

Rim Joist Insulation: R-40 polyurethane spray foam and foam sheathing

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c. 

Ceiling Insulation: R-62, 2-in.-spray polyurethane foam and blown cellulose

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled; U-0.20, solar heat-gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.23

HVAC: Ground-source heat pump (GSHP) 3.0 COP, 15 EER, heat recovery ventilation

Ducts: All in conditioned space

Water Heating: Solar thermal 64 ft2 closed loop, solar energy factor of 1.00, with 50 gal.

electric storage and desuperheater for preheating

Lighting: All ENERGY STAR, fluorescents, and LEDs throughout

Appliances: ENERGY STAR 

On-Site Energy Generation: 6.5 kW PV system and solar water heating

Duct Leakage Test: 5 cubic feet per minute (cfm) total at 25 Pa; 5 cfm to exterior

Blower Door Test: 0.56 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals pressure differential (ACH50)

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR
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6.2 CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes, Gold Winner

Moderate Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

“The systems, the team focus, and the depth of experience and passion, makes CVH, D.B.A.

Clifton View Homes stand out.” By encouraging a culture of partnership and paying fanatic 

attention to detail, the company is able to create a high performance product for a reasonable 

price. The builder “gets the idea of a comprehensive approach to energy efficient building.”

House Description:

Size: 2,750 ft2 (including loft)

Location: Greenbank (Whidbey Island), Washington

Completion date: January 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 57
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: R-25 insulating concrete-formed finished basement and R-20 slab edge insulation

Wall Construction: Structural insulated panels (SIPs)

Wall Insulation: R-25 

Rim Joist Insulation: 2-in.-polyurethane spray foam and R-38 batt; R-38 batt at cantilever

Roof Construction and Insulation: SIPs R-40

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled; U-0.28, SHGC 0.25

HVAC: Air to water heat pump; 10 heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF)

Ducts: None, hydronic heating inside conditioned space

Water Heating: 0.91 energy factor (EF)

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

Duct Leakage Test: n/a

Blower Door Test: 1.45 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, DOE Builders Challenge, and Built Green
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6.3 Ferrier Custom Homes, Gold Winner

Hot Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

The judges credited Ferrier Custom Home’s “excellently crafted homes” and its meticulous 

construction management process. One judge even quipped, the company “could not improve on 

this process and still have the subcontractors show up.” The judges liked how marketing 

practices, materials, and the company’s website present a strong central theme of “Building 

Dreams. Saving Energy.”

House Description:

Size: 1,009 ft2

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Completion date: April 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 56

With wind energy: 30
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Energy Features:

Foundation: Uninsulated slab on grade

Wall Construction: SIPs

Wall Insulation: R-25 

Roof Construction and Insulation: SIPs R-40 

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled, wood-framed; U-0.29, SHGC 0.19

HVAC: 18 SEER, 9 HSPF heat pump; energy recovery ventilation system

Ducts: All in conditioned space, minimized duct runs

Water Heating: 0.99 EF electric tankless with PEX distribution

Lighting: 100% LED and CFL

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher

On-Site Energy Generation: 4 kW wind turbine

Duct Leakage Test: 12 cfm at 25 Pa total; 0 cfm to exterior

Blower Door Test: 2.12 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, Green Built Texas, LEED for Homes, and

DOE Builders Challenge
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6.4 GreenCraft Builders, LLC, Gold Winner

Hot Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

GreenCraft Builders turned the jobsite into a learning center for other builders and completed 

this show home that was toured extensively. Impressed by “an exceptional outreach effort,” the 

judges applauded the builder’s balance of efficiency and cost effectiveness and further praised 

the project for “raising the bar for expectations of high performance homes.”

House Description:

Size: 2.453 ft2

Location: Lewisville (Fort Worth), Texas

Completion date: December 2009

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 56

With PV: -1
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Uninsulated slab on grade

Wall Construction: 2 × 6 at 24 in. o.c. and advanced framing techniques

Wall Insulation: R-21 open cell spray foam and R-5 exterior foam sheathing

Roof Construction: Unvented

Roof Insulation: R-30 open cell spray foam

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled; U-0.29, SHGC 0.20

HVAC: 16.0 SEER, 9.0 HSPF heat pump with stand-alone dehumidification 

Ducts: In conditioned space

Water Heating: Two centrally located 0.91 EF gas tankless heaters

Lighting: 100% LED and CFL

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

On-Site Energy Generation: 9 kW PV system

Duct Leakage Test: 166 cfm at 25 Pa

Blower Door Test: 1.1 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: DOE Builders Challenge and Building America Test Home, 

Green Built Texas, and LEED for Homes
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6.5 Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes, Gold Winner & Builder of the Year

Moderate Climate, Production Category

What the Judges Said:

The judges said that Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes had “found a niche in a difficult market” 

with their competitively priced high-efficiency homes. The production builder was applauded for 

a “well thought out product with features that adhere closely to the company’s vision.”

House Description:

Size: 2,065 ft2

Location: Clovis (Fresno), California

Completion date: June 2009

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 59

With PV: 29
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Energy Features:

Foundation: Uninsulated slab on grade

Wall Construction: 2 × 4 at 16 in. o.c.

Wall Insulation: R-15 spray fiberglass

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c.

Ceiling Insulation: R-49 blown fiberglass

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled; U-0.25, SHGC 0.31

HVAC: 94 annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) gas furnace; 19 SEER air conditioner

Ducts: Attic; Minimized insulated duct design with supply registers at interior walls

Water Heating: 0.98 EF gas tankless heater

Lighting: 90% ENERGY STAR fixtures and compact fluorescent lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher

On-Site Energy Generation: 3.7 kW PV system

Duct Leakage Test: 44 cfm total at 25 Pa; 42 cfm to exterior at 25 Pa

Blower Door Test: 2.5 ACH50 

Energy/Green Building Programs: California Build It Green, Water Sense, Builders Challenge, 

ENERGY STAR, and City of Clovis
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6.6 Baldwin Homes, Silver Winner

Moderate Climate, Production Category

What the Judges Said:

Baldwin Homes is educating the prospective buyers and the community at large with its model 

home that highlights the unseen features of energy efficiency. The homeowner’s manual 

provides operation, maintenance, and performance information in an aesthetically pleasing 

package.

House Overview:

Size: 6,950 ft2

Location: Gambrills (Baltimore), Maryland

Completion date: February 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 55
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Precast concrete and foam walls, R-12.5

Wall Construction: 2 × 4 at 16 in. o.c.

Wall Insulation: R-13 spray foam insulation with R-3 sheathing

Rim Joist Insulation: R-18 spray foam and R-3 sheathing

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c.

Ceiling Insulation: R-42, spray foam seal and blown cellulose 

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl-framed; U-0.30, SHGC 0.29

HVAC: Solar-assisted heat pumps; SEER 17; HSPF 8.5

Ducts: In conditioned space

Water Heating: 0.82 EF tankless liquefied petroleum gas

Lighting: 43% ENERGY STAR fixtures; LED and CFL balance of fixtures

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, and clothes washer

Duct Leakage Test: 135 cfm total at 25 Pa

Blower Door Test: 5.4 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, National Green Building Standard (ANSI 

ICC 700-2008), LEED for Homes, DOE Builders Challenge, and Environments for Living
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6.7 Imagine Homes, Silver Winner

Hot Climate, Production Category

What the Judges Said:

Imagine Home’s “total commitment to market differentiation” is making a difference in the San 

Antonio region’s new home market. By creating a sealed, conditioned attic and controlling air 

leakage throughout the envelope the company accomplishes good control in a production 

environment. 

House Overview:

Size: 3,588 ft2

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Completion date: June 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 48
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Uninsulated slab

Wall Construction: 2 × 6 at 24 in. o.c. and efficient framing details (2 stud corners and ladder 

blocking)

Wall Insulation: R-20 cellulose and R-3 sheathing

Rim Joist Insulation: R-22 open cell spray foam and R-3 sheathing

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c. unvented attic

Ceiling Insulation: R-22 spray foam at roof deck

Windows: Low-e, vinyl-framed; U-0.35, SHGC 0.22

HVAC: 17 SEER electric air conditioner; 93% AFUE gas furnace

Ducts: in conditioned space

Water Heating: Solar thermal with 0.85 EF 120 gal. electric storage tank 

Lighting: 100% CFL fixtures and lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

Duct Leakage Test: 98 cfm total at 25 Pa

Blower Door Test: 1.2 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, National Green Building Standard (ANSI 

ICC 700-2008), LEED for Homes, DOE Builders Challenge, and Environments for Living
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6.8 Meritage Homes, Silver Winner

Hot Climate, Production Category

What the Judges Said:

Meritage Homes combined energy efficiency techniques that aren’t typical of a high volume 

production builder with renewable power generation. The company says that its solar power and 

thermal homes are selling three times faster than the competition’s. Judges applauded this winner 

for the “great building envelope” and strong marketing and educational efforts.

House Overview:

Size: 2,090 ft2

Location: Gilbert (Phoenix), Arizona

Completion date: June 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 61

With PV: 39
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Uninsulated slab

Wall Construction: Double 2 × 4 at 24 in. o.c., staggered 

Wall Insulation: R-19 spray foam insulation with R-4 sheathing

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c., unvented attic

Attic Insulation: R-19 spray foam at roof deck

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl-framed; U-0.34, SHGC 0.20

HVAC: SEER 14 heat pump

Ducts: In conditioned space

Water Heating: Integrated solar thermal and PV hybrid system with ventilation air preheat and 

nighttime cooling capability

Lighting: 80% CFL fixtures and lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

Duct Leakage Test: 15 cfm at 25 Pa

Blower Door Test: 2.0 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR and Water Sense
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6.9 Near Zero Maine, Silver Winner

Cold Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

The judges applauded Near Zero Maine’s mission of energy efficiency education and 

construction. Because of the carefully sealed and highly insulated thermal envelope of the 

builder’s house, the evacuated tube solar thermal collectors should supply 75% of the building’s 

annual heating load of 15,000 Btu/h.

House Overview:

Size: 1,488 ft2

Location: Gilbert (Phoenix), Arizona

Completion date: June 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 38

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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Masonry basement with R-5 exterior and R-19 interior insulation

Wall Construction: Double 2 × 4 at 24 in. o.c., staggered

Wall Insulation: R-40; 12 in. space filled with fiberglass and cellulose

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c.

Attic Insulation: R-60 cellulose

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl-framed; U-0.20, SHGC 0.20

HVAC: 174 ft2 solar thermal collector; 120 gal. storage tank with electric back-up

Water and Space Heating: Integrated solar thermal and tank radiant system

Lighting: 90% CFL fixtures and lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

Duct Leakage Test: n/a

Blower Door Test: 1.3 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: None
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6.10 Scott Homes, Silver Winner

Marine Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

The judges liked the way Scott Homes teams with their clients and subcontractors to provide 

energy efficiency motivation and education. The builder’s good team approach and attention to 

air sealing details results in a simple house that is well done.

House Overview:

Size: 2,324 ft2

Location: Olympia, Washington

Completion date: May 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 51
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Insulated slab, R-10

Wall Construction: 6 1⁄2-in.-SIPs

Wall Insulation: R-24 

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c.

Attic Insulation: R-50 spray foam and blown fiberglass

Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl-framed; U-0.30, SHGC 0.30

HVAC: GSHP, 3.3 COP, and radiant heat; desuperheater to heat water

Ducts: n/a

Water Heating: 60 gal. high efficiency storage tank and GSHP

Lighting: 75% CFL fixtures and lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

Duct Leakage Test: n/a

Blower Door Test: 2.4 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, DOE Builders Challenge, and Olympia 

Built Green
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6.11 Treasure Homes, Silver Winner

Cold Climate, Custom Category

What the Judges Said:

This first-time EVHA applicant is also the first house in Indiana certified to the highest 

(Emerald) level of the National Green Building Standard (ANSI ICC 700-2008). Treasure 

Homes is boosting regional awareness about the art and affordability of green building. 

House Overview:

Size: 2,942 ft2

Location: Burns Harbor (South Bend), Indiana

Completion date: April 2010

HERS Index:

Without renewables: 46
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Insulating concrete form (ICF) in-ground basement; conditioned, unfinished 

Wall Construction: 2 × 4 SIPs with polyurethane foam core 

Wall Insulation: R-24

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c.

Ceiling Insulation: R-30, spray polyurethane at roof deck

Windows: All windows low-e, vinyl; U-0.28, SHGC 0.25

HVAC: 0.95 AFUE furnace, 17 SEER air conditioner

Ducts: In conditioned space

Water Heating: Tankless water heater, gas condensing, 0.93 EF

Lighting: Mix of ENERGY STAR fixtures and compact fluorescent lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR dishwasher

Duct Leakage: 0 cfm at 25 Pa to exterior

Blower Door Test: 0.8 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: Emerald National Green Building Standard Certification 

(ANSI ICC 700-2008), ENERGY STAR, and DOE Builders Challenge
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6.12 CVH dba Clifton View Homes, Gold Winner and Remodeler of the Year

Cold Climate, Existing Remodel Category

What the Judges Said:

In this first entry by Clifton View Homes in the Existing Remodel category, the builder has 

demonstrated its ability to translate the sound building science techniques and quality control 

mechanisms that is used for new construction into this remodeled home design.

House Overview:

Size: 3,282 ft2

Location: Oak Harbor (Whidbey Island), Washington

Year Built: 1962, 1983

Remodel completion date: March 2010

Hers Index:

Without renewables: 74
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Vented crawlspace with R-38 floor insulation 

Wall Construction: 2 × 4 studs and insulspan retrofit panels (3.5-in.-SIPs)

Wall Insulation: R-15 fiberglass batts with R-15 exterior applied foam 

Roof Construction: Trusses at 24 in. o.c.

Ceiling Insulation: R-49

Windows: All windows low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.28, SHGC 0.21- 0.43 orientation specific

HVAC: 15 SEER, 9.0 HSPF ductless mini-split heat pump

Ducts: n/a

Water Heating: 2 0.91 EF 50 gallon electric tanks; solar thermal rough-in

Lighting: Mix of ENERGY STAR fixtures and compact fluorescent lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes washer

On-Site Electric Generation: Rough-in for future PV only

Blower Door Test: 5.3 ACH 50

Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, DOE Builders Challenge, and Built Green
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6.13 Green Builder Media et al., Silver Winner

Hot Climate, Existing Remodel Category

What the Judges Said:

The project is a unique and synergistic partnership between media, training, and Building 

America to create a net-zero energy home from an existing building and to document the 

process.

House Overview:

Size: 2,059 ft2

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Year Built: 1960

Remodel completion date: January 2010

Hers Index:

Prior to Remodel: 123

Post Remodel without renewables: 44

Post Remodel with PV: –1
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Energy Features: 

Foundation: Uninsulated slab 

Wall Construction: 2 × 4

Wall Insulation: R-13 open cell spray polyurethane foam (SPF) applied from the outside and R7.5 foam sheathing 

Roof Construction: Joists

Ceiling Insulation: R-54 polyurethane spray foam

Windows: All windows low-e, U-0.22, SHGC 0.19

HVAC: 18.6 SEER, 9.0 HSPF heat pump

Duct: In conditioned space

Water Heating: 0.87 EF tankless gas supplements solar thermal water heating

Lighting: Mix of ENERGY STAR fixtures and compact fluorescent lamps

Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

On-Site Electric Generation: 5.67 kW PV

Duct Leakage: <50 cfm to exterior at 25 Pa

Blower Door Test: 2.1 ACH50

Energy/Green Building Programs: DOE Builders Challenge, National Green Building Standard

(ANSI ICC 700-2008), LEED for Homes, and ENERGY STAR
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7 Summary

The energy performance of thirteen 2010 EVHA winning homes was simulated against the 2010 

Building America Benchmark using the HSPs for calculating source energy for both the 

reference home and the EVHA home. The results show average improvement in whole-house 

source energy savings (excluding onsite renewables) of 35%. The range of energy savings was 

between 3% and 68%, including the newly implemented size adjustment factor in the benchmark 

protocols. The range of energy savings was 17%–61% when the size factor was not included. 

When evaluating these homes relative to the Building America performance goals, the three 

homes in the cold climate met the 2011 new home goal of 30% over the BA Benchmark and two 

of the three homes met the 2014 BA goal of 50% whole-house energy savings. In the moderate 

climate, three of the five homes (including one remodel) met the 2011 BA new home goal of 

20% above the BA Benchmark. One home in the moderate climate easily met the 2012 BA goal 

of over 30% SES. In the hot climate, all of the homes, including one remodel, met the 2011 BA 

goal of 30% energy savings.

When including onsite renewables, the average energy savings for the 2011 winners was an 

average of 52%, an increase of 50% over the savings without renewables. The range of energy 

savings was 3%–96% (including the size adjustment factor). Two homes realized more than 95% 

SES with solar electric systems, nearly achieving net-zero energy consumption estimates. Onsite 

renewables provided a minimum of 25% additional energy savings and as much as 62% 

additional energy savings when included.

The two remodeled home winners, a new category to the 2011 EVHA awards, were simulated to 

show improvement over the BA Benchmark of 26% and 34% (78% with renewables) and each 

home showed a 52% energy improvement over the existing condition. The energy savings over 

the existing condition allowed these homes to meet 2015 (hot climate) and 2016 (moderate 

climate) BA goals.

Across all of the homes, the average heating and cooling energy savings was 49%. This indicates 

the improvement in the building envelope, including air sealing, and the equipment efficiency.
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