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Morton Road

    • Sunroc Builders constructed this 1,407-square-foot home in Lakeland, Florida, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
    • Energy- and water-saving measures incorporated in this affordable home are estimated to save homeowners $695 per year in energy costs and $30,031 over a 30-year mortgage.
    • The double-pane windows have argon gas between the panes and low-emissivity coatings that help block heat transfer to keep heat inside in cold weather and outside in hot weather.
    • The hip roof design adds hurricane resistance; the roofing is reflective ENERGY STAR-rated shingles that minimize solar heat gain in the attic.
    • Drought-tolerant plants and grasses require no permanent water sprinkler system.
    • The home's dishwasher, refrigerator, and water heater are ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, while all of the home's lighting uses advanced LED technology and all of the fixtures are surface mounted. No recessed can lights means less opportunity for conditioned air to leak into the attic.
    • A heat-pump water heater supplies hot water to the kitchen and bathrooms.
    • An air-source heat pump is centrally located within the home's conditioned space to efficiently heat and cool the home.
    • The home has EPA WaterSense-rated fixtures for increased water conservation.
    • All of the ductwork is located within the conditioned space of the home to prevent heat loss.

      Morton Road

      Project Address

      Lakeland, FL

      Conditioned Square Footage
      1,407 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      3 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.0 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      1 Floor Above Grade
      Home Type
      Affordable
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Hot
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      48HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $70Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $700Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $30,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      Sunroc Builders, 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 Heat pump water heater High-performance wall with continuous insulation Raised-heel trusses Hot Water Recirculation Pump

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      Testimonials

      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      In past homes I have had higher electric bills and … less comfort. I am more than pleased with the monthly utilities – having seen bills as high as $400 a month in other homes. There is not a single thing I dislike about this home, and we love the quality of the construction.
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