AO BP Edits - Energy Efficiency Plan - 4 Pine Valley Rd FlorenceCenter for EcoTechnology 320 Riverside Drive, 1A Northampton, MA 01062
Please call 888-452-8805 or email highperformance@cetonline.org with any questions or for additional assistance.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
Project Address: 4 Pine Valley Rd, Florence MA
Conditioned Floor Area 560 ft2
Volume 5,880 ft3
Building Type Single family detached
Bedrooms 1
Assumptions for Preliminary Home Energy Rating
CET has completed a Preliminary Home Energy Rating based on the construction plans you have provided. Any
energy features not listed below are assumed to meet the prescriptive requirements of the IECC 2018.
Building Envelope Specifications Used in Analysis
Floor Over Open Crawlspace R-30 fiberglass batts in 2x12 joist cavities
+R-26 continuous rigid foamboard
Exterior Walls
R-15 fiberglass batts in 2x4 stud cavities
+ R-13 continuous rigid foamboard
all cavities fully enclosed by air barrier on top & both sides
Windows U-value = 0.30, SHGC = 0.29
Exterior Doors R-5 / U-0.20
Vaulted Ceilings R-38 fiberglass batts in 2x10 w/ 2x4 extension joist cavities
+R-13 continuous rigid foamboard
Blower Door Test 3.0 ACH50 or better
Thermal Enclosure Checklist Meet all Checklist Requirements as verified by a HERS rater at pre-
drywall and final inspection
Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Specifications Used in Analysis
Heating & Cooling Equipment Single head ductless mini-split heat pump
12 HSPF, 18 SEER
Supplemental Heating One 500w electric heater in bathroom
Thermostats Programmable
Water Heating Equipment 0.99 EF on-demand electric water heater
Domestic Hot Water Pipes Maximum of 47 feet horizontal distance
from water heater to farthest fixture
Whole House Ventilation
Continuously operating bathroom exhaust fan
30 CFM continuous ventilation
10.5 watts or less
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
Center for EcoTechnology 320 Riverside Drive, 1A Northampton, MA 01062
Please call 888-452-8805 or email highperformance@cetonline.org with any questions or for additional assistance.
Lighting & Appliances Specifications Used in Analysis
Lighting 100% LED
Refrigerator 550 kWh/year or less
Dishwasher ENERGY STAR certified
Oven / Range Electric
Clothes Washer None
Clothes Dryer None
Preliminary Home Energy Rating Results
Based on the assumptions described above, we have calculated the following Preliminary Home Energy Rating results.
Preliminary HERS Index: 50
Note that Confirmed Home Energy Rating results may vary from the Preliminary Home Energy Rating results due to
changes in building plans, energy features installed in the home, RESNET standards, software changes, and other
factors.
Preliminary Rater: Angel Ortiz
Date: 11/15/2022
Job #: 22-69489