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MassDevelopment Production House

    • Transformations Inc. built this certified U.S. DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for just $1.43 per square foot more than the $100 per square foot it costs to build a similar production home to code in this community in Devens, Massachusetts.
    • This certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of eight high-performance homes built by Transformations Inc. in Devens, Massachusetts.
    • Thanks to ultra-efficient construction and a 16.31-kW solar electric system, homeowners of this high-performance home are expected to get an utility credit of $1,600 a year.
    • The entire home's heating and cooling is provided by ultra-efficient (23 SEER; 10.6 HSPF) ductless heat pumps.
    • The use of low-/no-VOC stains and finishes contributes to compliance with the EPA Indoor airPLUS guidelines for a healthier indoor environment.
    • High-efficiency, ENERGY STAR-rated appliances and water-saving, low-flow fixtures provide water and energy savings.

      MassDevelopment Production House

      Project Address

      Devens, MA

      Conditioned Square Footage
      2,508 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      3 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.0 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Production
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Cold
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      -37HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $-130Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $4,400Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $185,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      Transformations, Inc.

      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 Photovoltaics Triple-pane windows ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Double Walls

      Additional Details

      Additional Details
      Basement

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      Testimonials

      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      It costs about $100 a square foot to build a house to code here; our DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes cost just $1.43 per square foot above this, including the land and the driveway. The homes perform so well that during a recent winter power outage, while outdoor temperatures were in the 20s, inside the home only lost 3.6°F over an eight-hour period.
      Testimony Citation
      Carter Scott, president, Transformations Inc.

      Additional Media

      Finished Elevations

        Finished Interiors