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2012 Earth Advantage Residential Measures Resource Guide 10.1.3 Accountability Form: General Alternative Construction System: Points determined by analysis Energy Health Materials Water 0 0 0 0 0 Description: This measure awards points on a non-traditional construction system that the Earth Advantage program does show explicitly on the Points Worksheet. These can be straw bale, rammed earth, and other systems. Land Benefit: Non-traditional construction systems have energy and environmental benefits that can be recognized by alternative review methodologies. The evaluation of these systems will be on a case-by-case basis. It is recommended that the building team review their plans early in the construction review process with their Earth Advantage Representative. Verification: On site inspection to verify and/or Accountability Form. Points are determined on a case by case basis. 10.1.4 Innovative Heating / Cooling System: Points by analysis Energy Land Materials Calculated Description: This measure awards a non-traditional heating or cooling system that can be documented to show energy efficiency performance equal to or greater than minimum requirements for Earth Advantage heating and cooling systems. Points for the measure will be awarded on the level of performance the system is able to achieve above the minimum level of Earth Advantage requirements. The preferred method for awarding points will be to use the HERS modeling tool, but the Earth Advantage team is open to other methodologies that can be supported by industry professionals. A hybrid electric heat pump/gas furnace system will qualify for this measure provided that both systems meet minimum Earth Advantage requirements (Refer to 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.2.6) Health Water Benefit: Non-traditional heating and cooling systems have energy and environmental benefits that can be recognized by alternative review methodologies. The evaluation of these systems will be on a case-by-case basis. It is recommended that the building team review their plans early in the construction review process with their Earth Advantage Representative. Verification: On site inspection to verify and/or Accountability form. 10.1.5 Innovative Measure: Propose a new measure Energy Land Materials Calculated Description: Measures recorded here are innovative or have not been specifically identified elsewhere in the EA Points Worksheet. Some examples include: radon mitigation where it is not required by code, no polyvinyl chloride materials, drainwater heat recovery and installed used house parts (interior doors, trim, stairs, light fixtures, etc). Points will be determined by comparing the value of existing measures that are similar in nature. If the measure being proposed does not have any comparable Earth Advantage measure, then a study will need to be done to determine the point value of the proposed measure. A total of 2 innovative new measures can be awarded per project. Health Water Benefit: Innovative measures push the envelope of current construction practice and move the industry toward a higher level of sustainability. Verification: On site inspection to verify and/or Accountability form. Page 68 of 70
2012 Earth Advantage Residential Measures Resource Guide 10.1.6 Innovative Measure: Propose a new measure Energy Land Materials Calculated Description: Measures recorded here are innovative or have not been specifically identified elsewhere in the EA Points Worksheet. Some examples include: radon mitigation where it is not required by code, no polyvinyl chloride materials, drainwater heat recovery and installed used house parts (interior doors, trim, stairs, light fixtures, etc). Points will be determined by comparing the value of existing measures that are similar in nature. If the measure being proposed does not have any comparable Earth Advantage measure, then a study will need to be done to determine the point value of the proposed measure. A total of 2 innovative new measures can be awarded per project. Health Water Benefit: Innovative measures push the envelope of current construction practice and move the industry toward a higher level of sustainability. Verification: On site inspection to verify and/or Accountability form. 10.1.7 WaterSense Certification Energy Materials Water 2 0 0 0 10 Description: WaterSense labeled new homes are designed to reduce residential water use indoors and out by 20% -- allowing families to enjoy all the comforts of their home while using less water and energy, and spending less money on utility bills. In fact, compared to a typical home, a WaterSense labeled new home can save a family of four 50,000 gallons of water a year or more! That's enough to wash 2,000 loads of laundry and could amount to utility bill savings of up to $600 each year. As the first national specification for water-efficient new homes, the WaterSense new homes specification sets criteria for indoor and outdoor efficiency, while allowing flexibility for regional landscaping preferences and green add-ons. WaterSense Certified New Homes are homes that have met the strict guidelines set forth by the EPA and have been verified by a Certified WaterSence Inspector. Complete all necessary measures to achieve the USEPA WaterSense certification. See www.epa.gov/watersense/ for more information. Health Land Benefit: Earth may be known as the "water planet", but even though about 70 percent of its surface is covered by water, less than 1 percent is available for human use. Water supplies are finite and we can all help protect this critical and precious resource. Managing water is a growing concern in the United States. Communities across the country are starting to face challenges regarding water supply and water infrastructure. As the map below shows, many of the states that have projected population growth increases also have higher per capita water use. WaterSense will help protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for waterefficient products, programs, and practices. Water conservation equates to energy conservation as well. Almost every aspect of our modern water delivery system involves energy, whether it be to pump water from source to home, heat water for use, or treat water once it has been used by the home; water management is energy intensive. Thus, by saving water, we are also saving energy. Verification: The points awarded for this measure are to be awarded above and beyond the other points accrued through compliance to other WaterSense Measures that appear in the EAI Points system; i.e. these points account for WaterSense specific measures that are NOT included in the EA Points System. Thus, all other Water efficiency measures that are completed in the home should also be selected and points acquired. In order to claim these points the home must be verified by a certified WaterSense inspector to prove that it has met all guidelines and requirements of the Certification program. Once compliance has been proven to the WaterSense Provider and Certification has been granted, points may be awarded. Page 69 of 70
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