Building Energy Efficient Homes on A Budget Moderator: Monica Wheaton, Builder Partnerships Panelists: Ren Anderson, National Renewable Resource Laboratory Ed Hauck, Rouse / Chamberlin Homes Mark Wahl, Cobblestone Homes Vern McKown, Ideal Homes Builder Partnerships is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. February 8, 2012 at 3:30 5:00 PM Copyright Materials This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. Builder Partnerships 2011 Course Description In this course, attendees will learn how to build a more energy-efficient home economically. In this fast-paced panel discussion, you will hear experts' views on the challenges facing home builders today as they implement energy efficient practices. Each panelist will give real-life examples of cost-effective, innovative construction and marketing strategies for overcoming these challenges. 1
Learning Objectives Speaker Introduction At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Understand trends in energy efficiency from across the country. 2. Learn what it takes to build net-zero energy homes: how to start, where to get help, smarter ways to work with subs and utility companies - and how to put it all together. 3. Get a firsthand view of specific projects that incorporated cutting-edge techniques and products - while staying very affordable. 4. Determine which energy-efficient products have the most impact at the least cost. Moderator: Monica Wheaton, Builder Partnerships Panelists: Ren Anderson, National Renewable Resource Laboratory (NREL) Ed Hauck, Rouse / Chamberlin Homes Mark Wahl, Cobblestone Homes Vern McKown, Ideal Homes Ren Anderson Building America Innovation Guidelines: Minimizing the Cost of Achieving High Performance Homes National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 2
R&D and Market Delivery Gaps in the Residential Building Industry: NREL Systems Research Goal: Accelerate Residential System Innovations and Savings Other US Market Sectors: R&D=5% of Sales Incremental Value Manufacturing Goal: Directly Link Building Science Experts With Market Leaders Accelerated Implementation Typical Implementation Residential: R&D=1% of Sales R&D Market Delivery Typical Innovation Timeline Plaster 30 Years Dry Wall Optimized Cost/Performance/Risk/Durability/Reliability 3
Residential Energy System Field Studies Webinars Link Building Science Experts with Market Leaders Building America Peak Performance Homes World-class research delivering solutions for better American homes Innovations Top Innovations Research Projects Proven Performanc e Case Studies Publications Guidance Resource Tool Guides Measures/Cost s Research Tools Field Test Guide Building Energy Optimization Technical Assistance Training Bldg. America Partnership Home Certification Builders Challenge ENERGY STAR v3 Building America Resource Tool Control Air Flow Pressure Balancing Pollutant Sources Filtration Affordable House Comfortable as a System Healthy Durable Control Thermal Flow Air Sealing Tight Ducts Ducts in Conditioned Space Air Barriers Super Windows Insulation > 2015 IECC Insulation Alignment Hot/Humid BETTER BUILDINGS Insulation Installation RESOURCE TOOL Min.Therm. Bridging Passive Solar Control Moisture Flow Vapor Bulk HVAC Quality Inst. Ventilation Dehumid. Select measure of interest or House as a System Water Man. Roofs Water Man. Walls Water Man. Found./Site Building Materials Efficient Equipment Super Eff. HVAC Energy Star WH System Efficient Lgtg./Appl. HVAC Quality Inst. Water Eff. Fixtures Eff. Hot Water Dist. Misc. Elec. Loads Smart Grid/ Energy Man. Analysis/ Verification Modeling. Field Verification Quality Management Lean Production Project Type: New Retrofit Climate: Cold/ Very Cold Mixed-Dry Mixed-Humid Hot-Dry Hot-Humid Marine Renewable Ready Fortified Construction: Home Single-Family Last Updated: Multi-Family Affordable June 15, 2011 Modular HUD-Code 4
WWW.BuildingAmerica.gov Ed Hauck Rouse / Chamberlin Exton, PA Ren.Anderson@NREL.gov Vern McKown Ideal Homes Norman, OK Mark Wahl Cobblestone Homes Tri-Cities, MI 5
WHO WE ARE Started in 2002 Based in the Tri-City area of Michigan Homes from 1,500 to +5,000 sq. ft. Our Passion BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES Our Dilemma DOING IT ON A BUDGET First Energy Star Builder First LEED Home First Net Zero Energy Home 6
HOMEOWNER SATISFACTION BEYOND THE INITIAL COSTS REDUCED CALLBACKS BEYOND THE INITIAL COSTS Before During After the Sale No Yes REPUTATION BEYOND THE INITIAL COSTS It s Everything It s Everything It s Everything TEACHING TRUE COSTS Costs $6,000 or $32 per month Saves $70 per month Pay $32, get $70 HIGH PERFORMANCE VS. CODE BUILT HOME 116% return 7
TEACHING TRUE COSTS BEAT WALL STREET FORECASTING THE FUTURE MODEL IN REM RATE 116% Project s Upfront / True Cost Use REM Rate to show Best Value 0.62% 1.98% 4.24% 7.97% How Do You Budget the Payback? THANK YOU This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Course Monica Wheaton monica@builderpartnerships.com 8