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Invision Zero Home

    • Addison Homes built this 2,625-square-feet home in Greenville, South Carolina, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The energy and water saving features are estimated to save $2,323 per year and $120,991 over a 30-year mortgage.
    • Vinyl siding provides a low-maintenance exterior of this high-performance home, which is expected to cost its homeowners only $11 a month in energy costs, thanks to a high-performance envelope and the solar electric generation system.
    • Advanced lighting technology is installed throughout the home—more than 95% of the fixtures are LED.
    • Even on overcast days, the main areas of the home are flooded with natural light through skylights, sun tunnels, and roof windows.
    • The home is piped with a hot water recirculation loop that connects near each hot water fixture. The ENERGY STAR-rated tankless water heater has a smart controller that "learns" the occupants' hot water usage patterns and circulates hot water through the loop when the residents are most likely to need it.
    • Cooking fumes and moisture are vented to the exterior and the home has ENERGY STAR-rated bathroom fans controlled by timers. A whole-building central air filter and purification unit minimizes mold spores, viruses, odors, chemical vapors, and dust. These measures help the home meet the EPA Indoor airPLUS requirements.
    • A web-connected smart thermostat monitors interior and exterior conditions and can be adjusted remotely using the Internet or a wireless app.
    • Ceiling fans may make the home feel more comfortable and reduce the need for air conditioning.
    • EPA WaterSense-certified low-flow fixtures are used throughout the home to save water and energy. Aging-in-place features include a curbless shower, wide doorways, and solid blocking behind the walls to accommodate future grab bars.
    • Low- and no-VOC building materials including carpet, flooring, paints, and adhesives help reduce chemical emissions in the home.

      Invision Zero Home

      Project Address

      Greer, SC

      Conditioned Square Footage
      2,625 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      4 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      3.0 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Custom
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Mixed
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      0HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $10Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $2,300Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $121,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      Addison Homes, LLC

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home High-performance wall with continuous insulation Photovoltaics Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Hot Water Recirculation Pump

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      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      Our goal is to showcase zero energy as an attractive, attainable option for mainstream consumers everywhere. Many people wonder if a conventionally styled home can really produce as much electricity as it consumes. This project proves it’s not only possible, it’s practical. Our goal for this project is a home that scores 0 on the HERS Index but rates a perfect 10 with today’s homeowners.
      Testimony Citation
      Todd Usher, builder, Addison Homes

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