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Clinton Colonial

    • BPC Green Builders built this 4,711-square-foot custom home in Clinton, Connecticut, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
    • The double-stud walls are filled with 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam and dense-packed cellulose, then wrapped with a breathable vapor retarder, taped coated sheathing, a drainage mat material, and fiber cement siding to provide a durable and warm blanket of protection against the elements in this upstate New York location.
    • The triple-paned, UPVC-framed, argon-gas filled windows have exceptional insulation properties and low-emissivity glass coatings to block unwanted heat transfer.
    • The ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher and advanced LED lighting add to energy savings.
    • EPA WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures and motion-sensor-activated recirculation pumps reduce water waste.
    • Insulated stained-concrete floors provide a water-resistant, easy-care surface and beneficial thermal mass for passive heating of the home.
    • Four inches of rigid foam separate the concrete slab from the ground and the foundation walls.
    • A thick vapor barrier and radon vent pipe keep soil gases out of the home.
    • The 12-inch-thick double walls provide plenty of space for insulation.
    • The home's 11.4-kW photovoltaic system provides more than enough power to meet the needs of the super-efficient home.

      Clinton Colonial

      Project Address

      Clinton, CT

      Conditioned Square Footage
      4,711 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      3 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.5 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Custom
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Cold
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      -2HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $7Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $2,900Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $121,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      BPC Green Builders

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Cold-climate heat pump Energy / Heat recovery ventilator Heat pump water heater Photovoltaics Triple-pane windows Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Double Walls

      Additional Details

      Additional Details
      Basement

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      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      The house has been incredibly comfortable. The day and night temperatures are practically the same. For the last four months, we have generated more electricity than we have used. At its peak recently, we have generated over 50 kWh per day and we are only using about 10 kWh.
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