greg shinaut on what is green?
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“Green Building”
Nebraska State Home Builders Assoc. Green Build Council
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* Environmental Impact *• Reduced Toxic Emissions• Less Land-filling• Increased Use of Recycled Products• Less Lumber Used• Water Conservation Features
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Reduced Toxic Emissions• Low VOC paint• Water base finishes• Formaldehyde free materials• Water base basement waterproofing
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Less Land-filling• Recycle wood waste for landscaping mulch• Include a recycling center in the Kitchen or Garage• Construction waste reduction, recycle and reuse plan• Optimum Value Framing techniques• Composting system
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Increased Use of Recycled Products
• Framing materials – Finger joint studs, paralams etc..• Recycled paper on drywall• FSC – Certified forestry products• Bamboo or cork flooring• Plastic bottle content in carpet• Fly-ash in concrete
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Water Conservation Features• Shower heads that flow 2.5 gallons per minute or less• Timers and rain controls on sprinkler systems• Drought resistant sod & planting• Permeable pavers v/s concrete paving• Toilets water usage of 1.1 gals per flush• Front load clothes washer
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* Energy Savings *• Five Star plus Energy Rating• High Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems• State of the Art Lighting Systems• Air Tight Doors and Windows• Energy Saving Appliances• Increased Insulation
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Five Star plus Energy Rating
• Building exceeds the 2003 International Energy Code by 30% - 50%• Third party verification by a Certified Energy Rater
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High Efficient Heating & Cooling Systems
• Central air conditioner - at least 14 SEER • Forced-air gas furnace – at least 90.0 AFUE• Air source heat pump – at least 14.00 SEER• Ground source heat pump• Set back programmable thermostat
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State of Art Lighting Systems• Fluorescent lighting in Kitchen area• Each Bathroom contains a fluorescent fixture• All exterior lighting is controlled by a photocell• Day-lighting or sun tunnels
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Air Tight Doors & Windows• All windows have a NFRC rated with a U-rating of at least .33• Window design allow for cross ventilation• Exterior doors insulated to R-5• Non-metal windows
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Energy Saving Appliances• Built in Dishwashers must be Energy Star rated• Heating and Cooling equipment are Energy Star rated• Clothes dryer with a humidity sensor• Interior or exterior clothes line
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Increased Insulation• Insulate ducting in the attic• Energy heels on roof trusses• Non-toxic spray insulation• Insulate foundation footing with R-8 rigid foam
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* Comfort *• No Air Leaks• Tighter Construction techniques• Efficient Hot Water Systems• Sealed Fireplaces
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No Air Leaks• All ductwork joints sealed with low-toxic mastic• Air tight caulking, gaskets & electrical boxes• Foam all plumbing penetrations• Blower door test completed by a Certified Energy Rater
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Tighter Construction• Have an exterior air barrier installed to manufacturer
specifications• R-3.2 or better exterior wall sheathing• Straw bale or mud rammed earth construction
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Efficient Hot Water Systems• Minimum water heater performance: Gas 0.60 EF / Electric 0.91
EF• Install ½” insulation on all hot water lines• Heat traps installed on hot & cold lines to the water heater• Energy Star clothes washer
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* Healthy Home *• Less Indoor Air Pollution• Fewer Asthma and Breathing Problems
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Less Indoor Air Pollution• Heat & moisture air exchangers• CO detector installed if combustible appliances are used• Range vent to the exterior• Radon mitigation system
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Fewer Asthma and Breathing Problems
• Exhaust fan system in the Garage• Central vacuum system ducted to exterior• Humidifiers installed and serviced• Bath fans on timers and ducted to exterior
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For More Information• Nebraska Green Build website• nebraskagreenbuild.com
• Nebraska Energy Office web site• neo.ne.gov/home_const/greenbuilthomes.htm
• Presenter – Greg Shinaut, Black Hills Energy