New Homes

 

Thinking or Planning on building a new home? Demand tested High Performance!

 

Focus on Energy New Homes and the federal ENERGY STAR programs are designed to let homeowners and builders know that they are getting and building a high performing home. These programs require having a third party consultant (SCES) to be involved in the planning and construction of the home and diagnostic testing performed on the home. This will help determine that the home is operating properly and efficiently.

The Process:

  1. Give a set of plans to SCES and we will input the home into our software simulation program called REM/Rate. This program allows us to see how the home will measure up to the US average energy usage home for the area it is located. We will be able to help foresee possible design and material issues that could hinder the performance of the home.

  2. Pre-insulation site visit - A SCES Consultant will meet the builder on-site right before insulation is going be installed to discuss possible issues or concerns with building envelope that regards the homes' performance.

  3. Insulation site visit - A SCES Consultant will meet the builder again on-site after insulation and air sealing is completed to find any possible issues or concerns and discuss ideas to correct them.

  4. Final inspection & diagnostic testing - After the home is substantially complete and all building components are functioning, a SCES Consultant will do a final walkthrough of the home. The Consultant will also test the homes air infiltration rate, ventilation system, and scan the home for good thermal coverage using a blower door, balometer, and infrared camera.

  5. The builder and/or homeowner of the home will receive the certification(s).

Available Certificiations:

  • Focus on Energy New Homes Program
  • ENERGY STAR
  • EPACT $2000 Builder Tax Credit
  • Green Building
 Focus on Energy  ENERGY STAR  Green Built Home

Contact us for more information.