Many thanks to energy rater Matt Evans (Newport Ventures, Inc.) for compiling baseline data for the cottage plus. Detailed house plans and specs can be rated for energy efficiency before the house is actually built, so changes and improvements can be made. In the case of the cottage plus, switching from a standard (and well-insulated) electric hot water heater to an air source hybrid water heater, saving nearly $500 per year in hot water costs, was a no-brainer.
According the data provided by Matt, the cottage plus is on track to become an Energy Star® and DOE Zero Energy Ready qualified home.
Real numbers coming soon …
According the data provided by Matt, the cottage plus is on track to become an Energy Star® and DOE Zero Energy Ready qualified home.
Real numbers coming soon …