Single Family
5. Energy Efficiency
5.5a Additional Reductions in Energy Use, New Construction
Optional 5 pts per HERS point or per 5% increase in energy efficiency
Exceed ENERGY STAR® standards, or exceed ASHRAE 90.1 by more than 30 percent through passive or active solar energy features, super insulation, or other methods.
Green Communities Recommended Resources
ENERGY STAR Standards
- View web site, www.energystar.gov.
- More information about ENERGY STAR Standards.
- To find home energy rater in area call 888-STAR-YES.
ASHRAE 90.1-1999 and state codes
- More information about ASHRAE, or call 888-527-4723.
- View state codes.
Green Communities and the Green Communities Criteria are a national initiative of Enterprise Community Partners to transform the affordable housing sector. For more information go to www.greencommunitiesonline.org
Other Resources
Publications and Links
See full list of recommended resources and links in our library.
Related Strategies
| E1a: | Optimize building placement and configuration for energy performance |
| E1b: | Optimize building envelope thermal performance |
| E1c: | Integrate daylighting with efficient electric lighting |
| E2a: | Design and install efficient mechanical systems |
| E2b: | Choose efficient appliances |
| E4: | Model and evaluate performance |
Related Scales
