the energy package

SavingThe PlanetOne HouseAt A Time

G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m © 2009

The “Energy” Package

3 Package Strategy:

ENERGY

WOW!

DONE

Remember

They All Work Together!

This Week:



Like Feeding A Pill To A DogEverything Green and

Energy Efficient

is the Pill.

The Granite Counters

and Travertine is the

Dog Food. ... Dont try it

without the Dog Food!

Oh, Honey, I love it!Let’s buy this one....

Well, they have those Energy Stars and the carpet is made out of recycled Pepsi bottles so I guess we might as well...

How Energy Wise House Flippers Sell Home Performance


G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m

1. Full Energy packages don’t sell easily by themselves (based on 30 years of attempts with marginal success)2. Full packages will sell if combined with Wow! Remodeling

• Can you put that much money into a house and get a return on investment? And make a profit?

• Will the consumers buy that big a package of energy saving retrofit?

• If they will buy, can they get financing? Will the properties appraise for enough?

Questions from Skeptics, Professionals & Gurus:

Original Hypotheses in Foreclosure Renovation:



Q. So why dont more people do Energy Wise House Flipping?A.

..................................................I dont know. It’s more fun and I make more money and have more free time than when I was contracting. I think they will in time. I’ll be here to help.

The Answers Have All Been YES!



W4

A True Win, Win, Win, Win Strategy!

HomeOwner

Community

The Planet

Energy-Wise Renovator

The Homeowner WinsWith Lower Bills and Increased Comfort

The Community WinsWith New Jobs,

More Home Ownership & Increased Property Values

The Planet WinsWith Less Carbon

Emissions

The Investor WinsAnd Gets To Keep

A Little Green



The Energy PackageThe Energy Package is presented

in the form of a List.

This would typically be perceived by our industry as “Prescriptive”

(In some circles that is almost a swear word.)

We use a Prescriptive List with Performance Criteria.

It’s a Hybrid Prescriptive-Performance approach.

...Capturing the best of both the Performance and Prescriptive

approaches

Good “performance” fromThis 1200 sf

“prescriptive” home



The Hybrid Approach(Prescriptive Selection With

Performance Test Out)Benefits of Prescriptive Methods:

Fast, Easy Selection of Scope of Work.

No money spent on testing and certifying means more to spend on

caulking etc. (real home performance)

Works best on easy cookie cutter tract homes.



The Hybrid Approach(Prescriptive Selection With

Performance Test Out)Benefits of Performance Testing.

(Especially testing OUT)

Selective Test Out proves thatSpecific performance targets have

been delivered.

Full Diagnostics are needed throughout on Architectural

Wonders, and Historical Homes(difficult & complicated)

On Easy Homes, We Simply Do The Right Thing and Test Out

Like This...



For Example:There’s a lot behind that 680 on

the DG 700. It means

1. The tightness targets have been met and exceeded for the 1200

square foot home. (1 CFM 50 per square foot is a normal target)

2. The home is so tight that it needs Ventilation “On Purpose” = a mechanical ventilation scheme.

3. We can rest assured that the inputs to our Manual J load calcs

are correct or better and the equipment will perform.

It didn’t matter that the items were chosen and installed prescriptively



1. Envelope

2. Comfort System

3. Health & Safety

4. Water

The 4 Home Performance Pillars

Review



1. All Six Sides2. Especially The Joints

3. Includes Windows & Doors4. Minimize Thermal Bridges & Bypasses

Proof is Blower Door& Infra-Red Camera

Final Proof is Utility Bill

#1. Build A Tight, Well Insulated Envelope & Prove It.



1. Properly Designed Ducts Tight & Well Insulated

2. Properly selected & installed & tuned equipment.

Proof is Manual J, Manual D, Duct Blaster, Delivered BTU’s& even room temperatures

= comfort & efficiencyFinal Proof is Utility Bill

#2. Build An Efficient Comfort System & Prove It.



1. CO testing (minimum)2. Filtration (more than Rock

Stopper Standard Filters)3 Ventilate On Purpose

Build It Tight - Vent It Right

Proof Is CO & other IAQ tests& existence of Mechanical

Ventilation SystemFinal Proof is Health & Safety

(less illness etc)

#3. Ensure Health And Safety& Prove It



1. Heat Water Efficiently2. Minimize Waste of Water

Inside, (Showers, Dish & Clothes Washing etc)

Outside, (Landscaping)

Proof is Utility Bills & Water Bill

(Water Is The Next Crisis)Energy Wise Investors Can Be Way Ahead Of Contractors

Who seem to have to wait for Government Programs.

#4 Heat & Use Water Efficiently& Prove It

Just Decide & Start Doing The Right Thing!



So we can

Sell all this

Every time

Note: Most

of this is

HVAC

The Energy! Package1. New HVAC system, Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger

2. Manual J sizing, usually half of previous capacity3. New R-8 short mylar ducts partially buried

4. Manual D with tight seal and test5. Extra Return Duct in Master Suite

6. New LoE2 windows and Patio Doors7. Low E 140 at west windows

8. Deciduous Trees planted selectively9. Shell Sealing of floor & ceiling with test

10. Attic Insulation to R-50 11. Occupancy sensors

12. Gas Stove and Dryer options13. Ceiling Fans at all sleeping and living rooms

14. Panasonic Ventilation with controls

1. New HVAC system, Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger2. Manual J sizing, usually half of previous capacity

3. New R-8 short mylar ducts partially buried4. Manual D with tight seal and test

5. Extra Return Duct in Master Suite6. New LoE2 windows and Patio Doors

7. Low E 140 at west windows8. Deciduous Trees planted selectively

9. Shell Sealing of floor & ceiling with test10. Attic Insulation to R-50

11. Occupancy sensors12. Gas Stove and Dryer options

13. Ceiling Fans at all sleeping and living rooms14. Panasonic Ventilation with controls

We Do

Done &

Wow!

So Dont Skimp On Your HVAC Contractor!



The Energy! Package1. New HVAC system, Stainless Steel

Heat Exchanger(Exception: If the unit is less than 7 years

old and not grossly oversized.)

2. Manual J sizing, usually half of previous capacity

Equipment tested to deliver at least95% of BTU’s listed on the Name Plate

3. New R-8 short mylar ducts buried in more insulationNew Low Static Registers

13 SEER 80% or MiniSplit Heat Pump.

See discussion on Facebook

Fan Page



The Energy! Package4. Manual D with tight

seal and test *(3% target vs 6% standard)Flex duct stretched tightNew Low Static Registers

5. Extra Return Duct in Master Suite

Additional Door Undercuts in other bedrooms

*Mandatory by HVACContractor with Building Permit



The Energy! Package6. New LoE2 windows

and Patio DoorsU Factor of .30

Non Metallic Spacer is a differentiator

7. Low E 140 at west windows

Solar Screens on the West

8. Deciduous Trees planted selectively

Chinese Elm & Chinese Pistachio are favorites



The Energy! Package9. Shell Sealing of floor &

ceiling with test (1 cfm50 per square foot is maximum)

10. Attic Insulation (cellulose) to R-50

11. Occupancy sensors& Motion Sensors

12. Gas Stove and Dryer options

(Needs A LOT More!)



The Energy! Package13. Ceiling Fans at all

sleeping and living rooms

14. Panasonic Ventilation with controls

(for sure if leakage is under 1/ sq ft)(Runs 24 - 7 No owner controls)

If leakier, Panasonic Bath Fan with Tamarack Controller is minimum

15. Owners Manual to operate their new home

Panasonic FV-04VE1 WhisperComfort Spot Energy Recovery Ventilator (Marketed as “Spot” ventilators but at 20 or 40 cfm, they can do small homes.) djr



The Energy! Package16. The “We Pay Half” program makes for a compelling

offer. This costs us less than participating in all the various ratings and certifications. It keeps us in touch

with our customer and keeps them referring their friends. We offer this on most homes. Here is from the brochure

of our most recent sale



The HVAC ContractorYou will notice that most of the items in the Energy Package are or can be

done by the HVAC Contractor

(Size and select the equipment and the ducts and registers

Test out the ducts, delivered BTUs, whole house infiltration and CO Safety)

Dont skimp here. You get what you pay for

Look for CBPCA trained, BPI certifiedThey should LOVE

Home Performance...Like Gary...Not be forced into it



Next Week:The Wow! Package

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