Links to Deep Energy Retrofit and Reduction Case Studies
The Green Idea House (www.GreenIdeaHouse.com) is one family’s project to affordably retrofit their house into a net zero energy, zero carbon case study. The building has surpassed all our net zero energy, zero carbon goals, is a joy to be in and won the 2012 Green Leadership Award for Los Angeles County, 2012 Environmental Leadership SEED Award is a case study for Energy Upgrade California and Build it green’s Green Point Rating. It is also the cornerstone case study for Southern California Edison’s Net Zero Energy Initiative that makes possible the CPUC’s guideline that all new residential buildings be net zero energy by 2020.
The Green Idea House also kept over 97% of construction waste out of the landfill and was also extremely responsive to issues of materials use, water and toxicity. Grid.
A 1903 bungalow was transformed to a 4 story, state-of-the-art 21st century home as part of a Pilot Deep Energy Retrofit project, sponsored by National Grid.
Link to more information here
Castle Square Apartments is a 500-unit 1960s-era, affordable property. A portion of the property, the 192-unit midrise, is expected to slash energy usage by 72 percent, in part due to a new exterior super-insulated enclosure.
Link to www.CastleDeepEnergy.com
National Grid is offering incentives for completion of a Deep Energy Retrofit upgrade as part of a limited time pilot program for gas and electric customers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The maximum incentive for an above average sized single family building is $42,000.
Link to National Grid's Deep Energy Retrofit Program
This is a case study about a deep energy retrofit of a Sears Roebuck house by Betsy Pettit. It is found at the Building Science Corp website.
Link to Concord Retrofit House Case Study
This retrofit is shooting for the Passive House certification. It is found at the Green Building Advisor website.
Link to Sonoma Retrofit House Case Study
This retrofit is part of the Green Builder VISION House Program that showcases retrofit homes utilizing green design, building techniques, and products & systems. It is found at the Green Builder Magazine website.
Link to VISION House Aspen Case Study
This home in Somerville, MA is a duplex (upstairs/downstairs). The deep energy retrofit involved strictly energy upgrades (interior of walls in basement, exterior of walls above-grade, and ceiling plane of attic).
Link to Cador Price-Jones Case Study
More Links:
Greenification of An Old House Blog
Keith Akers Superinsulation
Massachusetts Super Insulation Project
Community Land Trust Association of West Marin
Article about Pat Murphy's Retrofit
Ray Darby's Retrofit
Now House Windsor 5
San Francisco Chronicle on Steve Greenberg
Home Energy Magazine on First U.S. Passive House Retrofit
Brattleboro, VT Deep Energy Makeover
Gordon Scale Deep Energy Retrofit
Thanks to Saturn Resources Management for supporting the development of the Thousand Home Challenge Case Studies.
CALIFORNIA CASE STUDIES:
Ellen and George Beeler Case Study
Updated 03/26/11 - This 1940's home in Petaluma is the first home in California to meet the Thousand Home Challenge as part of the NorCal Collaborative..
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OTHER LOCATION CASE STUDIES:
Wayne and Diane Mackey Case Study
Updated 01/31/12 - Located in Chambersburg, PA, this is the fifth home in North America to officially meet the Thousand Home Challenge.
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Click here to download Wayne Mackey's Public Presentation
Click here to download a graph of Energy Use & Cost Over Time
Click here to download a chart of Annual Energy Use (Pre and post project)
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Brownsberger Family Case Study
Updated 02/15/12 - Two households (three generations of Brownsbergers) sold their single family homes and renovated this two-family dwelling in Belmont, Massachusetts as part of the National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot. This project is the sixth to officially meet the Thousand Home Challenge, and the first project in Massachusetts to meet the THC.
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Click here to download the case study prepared by Building Science Corporation for the U.S. DOE's Building America Program
Joanne Olson Case Study
Updated 03/26/11 - A case study from Viroqua, Wisconsin demonstrates the process and results from the first of a three-stage retrofit on the path to net-zero energy.
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Sue and Gord Scale Case Study
Updated 12/03/10 - This PDF shows the Adolphustown Schoolhouse Deep Energy Retrofit in Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada. This is the first Canadian project to participate in and to meet the Thousand Home Challenge.
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Ross Residence Case Study
Updated 01/16/13 - Ross Residence in Amherst, Massachusetts, achieve net zero in their 1884 home. This project has been exporting electricity since it was occupied. It is the 8th home to officially meet the Thousand Home Challenge.
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Richard Renner Case Study
Updated 06/05/10 - This PDF shows the Portland, Maine renovation of an abandoned brick building to a professional office and studio loft by architect and owner, Richard Renner. While not meeting the Thousand Home Challenge at this time, this project is an example of a substantial renovation that achieves exemplary energy performance and sustainability.
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John Livermore Case Study
Updated 03/05/10 - This PDF shows the deep energy retrofit of a 1970’s year old raised ranch in Glouchester, Massachusetts. This project's energy use for the past two years meets the Thousand Home Challenge threshold allowance. It will officially meet the Thousand Home Challenge when the application is completed.
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Jane Bindley Case Study
Updated 03/01/10 - This PDF shows the conversion of a New Hampshire 1970’s ranch home to a net zero energy producer. This project's energy use for the past three years meets the Thousand Home Challenge. It will officially meet the Thousand Home Challenge when the application is successfully completed.
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Ward Lutz Case Study
Updated 02/13/12 - This is one of the first homes in the United States and the first Ohio project to meet the Thousand Home Challenge. It is a net energy producer. Based in Urbana, Ohio, this 60 year-old home met the threshold allowance a year after work was completed. Since then the addition of a PV array and ductless heat pump have moved Ward Lutz’s home even closer to his goal of minimizing his carbon footprint.
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Click here to download Linda Wigington's presentation from July 2012 "Data, Not Dogma" event
Bill Turner Case Study
Updated 05/12/13 - Located in the mountains of Utah, this staged project has made impressive reductions to date but still needs to cut energy use by half to meet the Thousand Home Challenge. Features include a major basement remediation to create livable space, significant reduction in air leakage, integrating insulation of a cathedral ceiling as part of re-roofing as well as greatly improved comfort and elimination of an infestation of critters. While this log cabin reduction project has some elements unique to its 8,000 heating degree days location, there are practical lessons appropriate to house foundations and roofs in many parts of the country.
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