Lessons From New Construction
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New vs Retrofit (Renovation) This discussion has been going on for decades. It has usually focused on, “How are they different?” Instead, let’s look at, “How are they the same?” & “Why are they more the same for Investors than for Contractors?”& most importantly, “What can be learned?”
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Q. What Is Building America? A. A US Dept of Energy Program that focuses on New Construction Building. Although not limited to “production” builders, production builders who rely on repetition and systems have been the main area of focus. G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Research Teams There are several research teams throughout the country. All are specializing in “pushing the envelope” with the end goal of producing “Zero Energy Houses” This goal has milestones along the way but the big milestone is 2030
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It’s Free! Unlike proprietary research, all of the research done by DOE is funded by taxpayers, (you) So the research is in the public domain and available. Take advantage! You’ve paid for it.
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Areas Of Fit Areas where this research and approach may fit better for Energy Wise Investors than Home Performance Contractors. 1. It is Prescriptive Based with some Performance Criteria. (that works well for us and is what we do at GreenEarthEquities) G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Areas of Fit 2. It is geared to the Whole House Approach. (that is also the GreenEarthEquities approach, especially when we rip out everything and start with a shell.... It is more like new construction than typical remodel contracting) G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Areas of Fit 3. The System Is Available, at least for guidance, for no cost. 90+% of this new industry runs on ratings, modelings, certification, rebates, All of which cost money... But as we minimize those expenses we have more money left to actually save energy with. So voluntary compliance to this national standard for free, SEEMS LIKE A GOOD IDEA! G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Summary of Builders Challenge
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Sample Rating Card
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/about.html
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building%5Famerica/
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