Requirements HOMES Design and install windows, skylights, and glass doors whose ratings from the National Fenestration Rating Council exceed the requirements in the ENERGY STAR for Homes, version 3, prescriptive pathway, as shown in Tables 1–3. Use the average window Read more

Requirements HOMES Select insulation whose R-value exceeds the requirements listed in the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Chapter 4, or local code, whichever is more stringent. Do not include thermal mass or infiltration effects in the R-value calculation. Points Read more

Requirements HOMES Case 1. Single Family Meet the air leakage requirements shown in Table 1 or Table 2. The rate of air leakage to outside must be tested and verified by a qualified energy rater. Case 2. Multifamily Meet the Read more

Requirements HOMES Meet all of the following requirements: The south-facing glazing area is at least 50% greater than the sum of the glazing area on the east- and west-facing walls. The east-west axis of the building is within 15 degrees Read more

Requirements HOMES Earn 1 point for every 4% decrease in conditioned floor area compared with the ENERGY STAR for Homes, version 3, reference home (Table 1). Buildings that are larger than the reference home lose 1 point for every 4% Read more

Requirements HOMES Have all heating, cooling, and ventilation systems commissioned by a technician with North American Technician Excellence certification, HVAC contractor credentialed by an EPA-recognized HVAC Quality Installation Training and Oversight Organization (H-QUITO) (or equivalent as defined by USGBC). The Read more

Requirements HOMES Option 1. Photovoltaic-Ready Design (1 point) A project team that installs a photovoltaic (PV) system that meets the requirements of EA Credit Renewable Energy is not eligible for this credit. Meet EPA’s solar photovoltaic specifications for a renewable Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Case 1. Single Family Option 1. Electric and Water (1 point) Meet one of the following: Install a permanent energy-monitoring system that records at intervals of one hour or less and is equipped with the ability to Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Option 1. Efficient Hot Water Distribution (2 points) Design and install an energy-efficient hot water distribution system, based on either maximum pipe length requirements (Path 1) or maximum pipe volume limits (Path 2). Systems that use heat Read more

Requirement HOMES Projects with major energy users not included in the HERS Index, including pools, spas, heated driveways, and heated garages, or other major energy users not included in the HERS index must use Option 1. Option 1. LEED Energy Read more