Wednesday, November 26, 2008

EPPs

Environmentally Preferable Products are used throughout the project. Those that are earning LEED points toward the Pilot Program certification are shown in the spreadsheet below.

Products used include:

Duogard II Form Release Agent
Legacy Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring
Crossville recycled ceramic tile
Advantech OSB interior decking
Nichiha fiber-cement siding
Icynene building insulation


Sunday, November 9, 2008

November '08

Siding is complete, exterior trim and flashing is under construction, insulated panels are installed.







Friday, October 10, 2008

October '08

The siding is going on the house.


Friday, September 12, 2008

September '08

The clerestory windows are installed. Interior walls are framed.


Friday, August 29, 2008

Yearly Cost Projections

Below is a spreadsheet using information calculated by RMCA, the engineers and the manufacturers projecting the yearly net and gross kWhs and billed costs. The rate is per the EIA rate chart.


Monday, August 18, 2008

Appliances' Energy Consumption

Below is a spreadsheet showing projected annual energy consumption by appliances alone.










Sunday, August 10, 2008

Appliances

The major appliances in the house are Energy Star compliant. The selections are as follows:

  • Cook top: Electrolux Induction Cooktop E301C75FSS
  • Oven: Electrolux Single Oven EW30EW55GS
  • Microwave: Electrolux EI30MO45G
  • Dishwasher: ASKO D3251XLFI
  • Refrigerator: Frigidaire GHSC39ETJS
  • Washer: Frigidaire F/L ATF8000FS
  • Dryer: Frigidaire F/L AEQ8000ES