ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes National Builder Option Package The requirements for the ENERGY STAR Builder Option Package (BOP) are specified in the table below. To qualify as ENERGY STAR using this BOP, a home must meet the requirements specified, be verified and field-tested in accordance with the HERS Standards by a RESNET-accredited Provider, and meet ail applicable codes. Hot Climates ] (2004 IRC Climate Zones 1,2,3) Mixed and Cold Climates ! (2004 IRC Climate Zones 4,5,6,7,8) Cooling Equipment (Where Provided) Right-Sized 2: • ENERGY STAR qualified A/C (14 SEER/11.5 EER)] OR • ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump 5 (14 SEER/11.5 EER/8.2 HSPF) Right-Sized 2: • 13 SEER A/C: OR • ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump 3 (14 SEER/11.5 EER /8.5 HSPF) Heating Equipment • 80 AFUE gas furnace; OR • ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump2 3 (14 SEER /11.5 EER / 8.2 HSPF)] OR • 80 AFUE boiler; OR • 80 AFUE oil furnace • ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace (90 AFUE); OR • ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump 2'5 (See Note 3 for specifications)-, OR • ENERGY STAR qualified boiler (85 AFUE)] OR • ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace (85 AFUE) Thermostat3 ENERGY STAR qualified thermostat (except for zones with radiant heat) Ductwork Leakage 4: < 4 cfm to outdoors /100 sq. ft.; AND R-6 min. insulation on ducts in unconditioned spaces 5 Envelope • Infiltration 6 7 (ACH50): 7 in CZ's 1-2 | 6 in CZ's 3-4 | 5 in CZ's 5-7 | 4 in CZ 8; AND • insulation levels that meet or exceed the 2004 IRC8; AND • Completed Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist9 Windows ENERGY STAR qualified windows or better (additional requirements for CZ2 and CZ4) 1' 11 12 Water Heater 1 Gas(EF): 40 Gal = 0.61 | 60 Gal = 0.57 | 80 Gal = 0.53 Electric (EF): 40 Gal = 0.93 | 50 Gal = 0.92 | 80 Gal = 0.89 14 Oil or Gas : Integrated with space heating boiler Lighting and Appliances 15,16 Five or more ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans equipped with lighting fixtures, and/or ventilation fans Note: Due to the unique nature of some state codes and/or climates, EPA has agreed to allow regionally-developed definitions of ENERGY STAR in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest to continue to define program requirements. The States of Montana and Idaho may use either the requirements of the national program or the regionally-developed program in the Pacific Northwest. , :7 - —i - i. * \ t Climate Zones 4-8 (Including Alaska) - j( ) r' .&i- - J* " 'I.- \ _ Climate Zones 1-3 (Excluding Hawaii) Map is for illustrative purposes only and is based on figure N1101.2 from the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). ------- |