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Pebble Creek

    • DP Construction built this 3,021-square-foot home in Prattville, Alabama, to the performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
    • Even without photovoltaics, the energy-efficiency measures built into the house are expected to cut energy costs nearly in half compared to a home built to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.
    • Overhangs and covered porches help to control solar heat gain in this warm-humid climate.
    • This Zero Energy Ready home was prewired for solar photovoltaic electric generation.
    • Ceiling fans help occupants feel more comfortable with less use of an air conditioner.
    • All lighting in the home uses high-efficiency compact fluorescent or light emitting diode (LED) lamps.
    • The windows are double paned and vinyl framed with low-emissivity coatings on the glass to reduce heat transfer.
    • The home meets the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor airPLUS certification program including the use of low- or no-VOC wood products, primer, paint, cabinets, and flooring.
    • The home was equipped with a high-efficiency ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher for energy and water savings.
    • An on-demand hot water circulation pump ensures that hot water is available when it is needed while avoiding wasting water by letting it run to heat it up.

      Pebble Creek

      Project Address

      Prattville, AL

      Conditioned Square Footage
      3,021 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      4 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.5 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Custom
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Hot
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      45HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $90Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $910Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $39,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      DP Construction

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Heat pump water heater High-efficiency variable-speed heat pump High-performance wall with continuous insulation Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25

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      Testimonials

      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      This home has been constructed with an exceptional attention to detail that will continually pay off ... without any additional cost per square foot. With no additional cost upfront for homeowners, they are able to move in and instantly reap the benefits of owning such an efficient and sustainable home; and [they] will continue to do so for years to come.
      Testimony Citation
      Dow Perry, owner, DP Construction

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