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Bob Ward Companies: Bel Air, MD

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Results

Summary for all technologies studied:

  • Results for the Bob Ward Companies' Ultra-Effecient Home were focused on overall home energy efficiency success, and not on the performance of individual components and technologies used.
  • The house saved over 13,000 kWh per year, compared to typically constructed homes in the area.
  • The Photovoltaic (PV) electric system saved an additional 4000 kWh each year.
  • See Details for information on the systems used to achieve the energy savings, including Advanced Framing techniques, Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Water Heating and Tankless Water Heater, Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Plumbing, and others.

Summary of Energy Savings in the Bob Ward Ultra-Efficient Home

Energy Features

Typical Regional

Builder Standard

Ultra-Efficient Home

Floor R-Values

R-19

R-30

R-30

Attic R-Values

R-30

R-38

R-49

Wall R-Values

R-13

R-13

R-20

Infiltration

0.45 ACH

0.35 ACH

0.20 ACH

Ventilation

none

none

60 cfm, Passive with exhaust

Cooling System

13 SEER
56 kBtu/hour

13 SEER
36 kBtu/hour

19 SEER
36 kBtu/hour

Heating System

7.7 HSPF 61 kBtu/hour

7.7 HSPF 42 kBtu/hour

9.3 HSPF 36 kBtu/hour

Duct System

Conditioned Space

Conditioned Space

Conditioned Space

Domestic Hot Water

EF 0.86

EF 0.86

Solar - EF 0.98

Photovoltaics

none

none

3850 Wdc

Costs

Energy costs for this home, compared to typical Maryland construction:

Cost comparison between traditional construction and the Ultra-Efficient home