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Five Star Home Rating, Using GCS Panels

Below is an example of a home that achieved a five-star plus energy efficiency rating, using GCS radiant panels as the primary source of heat distribution.

Five Star Plus Energy Efficiency rating, using GCS panels
796 Ransom Road
Grand Island, NY 14074

Certified Energy Rater: Todd Blackley

Rating Date: 11/25/06
Rating Ordered For: Riggs

 

 

Uniform Energy Rating System

Energy Efficient

1 Star

1 Star Plus 2 Stars 2 Stars Plus 3 Stars 3 Stars Plus 4 Stars 4 Stars Plus 5 Stars Plus

0-19

20-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-81 81- 85 66-100

HERS Score: 89.8 / HERS Index: 51

General Information

Conditioned Area:     4100 Sq. Ft.  

House type:     Single-Family Detached 

Conditioned Volume:     35726 Cubic Ft  

Foundation:     Conditioned Basement
Bedrooms:     2  

Mechanical Systems Features

Heating:     

Fuel-Fired Hydronic Distribution, Natural Gas, 92.0 % EFF.

Water Heating:    

Instant Water Heater, Natural Gas, 0.85 EF.

Cooling:    

Air Conditioner, Electric, 13.0 SEER.

Duct Leakage To Outside:     .

Supply And Return: 15.00, 15.00 CFM @ 25 Pascals

Ventilation System: Balanced:

ERV, 150 cfm, 147.0 watts

Programmable Thermostat:    

Heating: Yes        Cooling: Yes

Building Shell Features

Ceiling Flat:

 R-41  Exposed Floor: NA

Vaulted Ceiling:   

 R-35 Window Type: EE Homes

Above Grade Walls:

R-20 Infiltration  

Foundation Walls:  

R-12.0 Rate: Htg: 674 Clg: 674 CFM50

Slab:

R-7. 0 Edge, R-0.0 Under Method: Blower Door Test

Lights And Appliance Features

Percent Fluorescent Pin-Based:    

10.00 Clothes Dryer Fuel: Natural

Percent Fluorescent CFL:    

25.00 Range/Oven Fuel: Natural Gas

Refrigerator (KWh/Yr):     

775.00 Ceiling Fan (cfm/Watt): 0.00

Dishwasher Energy Factor:   

 0.46    

The Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure For This Home Is Available From The Rating Provider.

REM/Rate - Residential Energy Analysis And Rating Software V12.33 New York

This Information Does Not Constitute Any Warranty Of Energy Cost Or Savings.

Estimated Annual Energy Cost

Use MM Btu Cost Percent
Heating 40.1 621 22%
Cooling 3.5 $151 5%
Hot Water 12.2 $187 7%
Lights/Appliances 44.9 $1764 62%
Photovoltaic -0.0 $-0 -0%
Service Charges   $120 4%
Total   $2844 100%
 

 

   

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