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EXIT-0 House

    • John Hubert Associates' modern take on the traditional beach cottage achieved a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 46 without photovoltaics or a HERS 9 with a solar electric system on the roof.
    • Windows are designed to capture views and light in John Hubert Associates' natural daylight home.
    • The south-facing orientation maximizes the capture of solar heating in winter while minimizing overheating in summer.
    • The south-facing roof provides adequate space for both a solar electric system and solar thermal hot water system.
    • Low- and no-VOC paints and finishes meet EPA Indoor airPLUS standards while providing a healthful indoor environment.
    • ENERGY STAR-certified appliances including the dishwasher, refrigerator, and clothes washer contribute to the reduced energy use.
    • These high-efficiency double-pane windows are insulated and have special coatings to reduce the amount of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
    • Solar water heating provides combustion-free hot water, while high-efficiency EPA WaterSense-rated fixtures further reduce water and energy use.
    • ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans and openable windows oriented to prevailing summer breezes help provide low-cost cooling.
    • Wall controls operate the windows and fans, allowing homeowners to capture prevailing breezes.

      EXIT-0 House

      Project Address

      North Cape May, NJ

      Conditioned Square Footage
      1,871 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
      Mixed
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      9HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $40Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $2,000Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $93,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      John Hubert Associates, LLC

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Energy / Heat recovery ventilator High-performance wall with continuous insulation Photovoltaics Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Central Manifold Plumbing Design

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      Testimonials

      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      The home tested significantly higher than the benchmarks we set for ourselves, and we had high benchmarks.
      Testimony Citation
      Builder and Architect John Hubert

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