Earth Advantage New Homes Standard - Points Worksheet 2012 Site Built Residential Oregon. Energy Health Land Materials Water

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1 Earth Advantage New Homes Standard - Points Worksheet 22 Site Built Residential Oregon The Earth Advantage program consists of individual measures that have been evaluated by using the five categories of the Earth Advantage program:,,,, and. This evaluation leads to measure scores in each of the five categories. For a house to be certified under the Earth Advantage New Homes criteria, each house must achieve a minimum number of points in each category: (5), (), (), (5), () for a total of 6 points. In addition, there are a number of s that must be met. s are clearly indicated in the online Points Worksheet and can be downloaded from the website. To complete the worksheet, select measures to install or implement in your project. The total number of points is automatically shown at the top of the page. To submit your project for certification, first complete the online Points Worksheet and upload your plans in PDF or CAD format. Printed plans may be delivered to the EAI office nearest you. In addition to the completed worksheet, each house must have appropriate documentation (when applicable), pass required performance tests (blower door and duct blast tests if appropriate) pass insulation inspection and a final inspection by Earth Advantage Field Technicians. Most points in the category are assigned by conducting an energy analysis of plans, called an energy model. Individual measures will show zero energy points on the Points Worksheet. After energy modeling has been completed by the EAI staff, points will appear under Measure.3.. More information about modeling and energy points appears in the help text online and in the downloadable Measures Guide. Also to be noted: measures marked with an Accountability Form name or icon require that an Accountability Form be signed and completed by the responsible party, and submitted upon final home review. The online Points Worksheet can be saved at any point so you can stop working on it and come back later. Once you have completed the worksheet, click the Submit for Approval button. Any questions can be directed to the New Homes Program staff. Earth Advantage Homes Program 88 SW Third Avenue, Suite 8 Portland, Oregon 9724 T: F:

2 MEASURE OVERVIEW 22 Earth Advantage Residential Planning and Design. Use.. Infill Lot- Build home(s) on open lot in existing neighborhood 2..2 Lot Size (43 sf / 29 sf / 2 sf) /2/3..3 Build on Greyfield or Brownfield (Greyfield / Brownfield) /3.2 Site Planning.2. Access to Public Transit- within /2 mile Access to Community Amenities- Minimum 6 within /2 mile Develop and Implement Erosion Control Site Plan Erosion Control.2.4 Existing Trees of 4" Caliper or Larger Saved.2.5 Stormwater Control: Bio-retention system onsite- percent of lot/development Onsite Infiltration System: For roof drains Compostable Erosion Control Amendment: 2- inch minimum, spread over all exposed soil at the beginning of the construction cycle Preserve Natural Features Protect Non-Grading Areas 2.2. Pervious Surface (25%-5% / >5%) /2.3 Building Design.3. Modeling: Use EPS energy scoring system.3.2 House Size.3.3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (attached or detached) House has detached or no garage Green Team Meeting.3.6 Moisture Modeling: WUFI Condensation Point Analysis Page 2 of 3

3 2 Waste Management 2. Waste Management 2.. Develop and implement waste reduction plan Recycle 95% of clean wood and cardboard 2..3 Recycle drywall 2..4 Donating construction materials 2..5 On-site recycling and reuse 2..6 Concrete clean out pit 2 Page 3 of 3

4 3 Building Envelope 3. Durability Strategies Integrated Weather Barrier, Window & Door Flashing System: Installed Properly Rainscreen Wall System: 3/8" airspace under masonry cladding 3..3 Rainscreen Wall System: 3/8" airspace under siding (whole house) Low-point Drain: Crawl space or basement 3..5 Third-Party Framing Lumber Moisture Test: 9% or lower 3.2 Foundation Systems Basement Wall Insulation: R9 minimum fiberglass only/rigid foam (w/fiberglass acceptable) (fiberglass insulation / rigid insulation) Slab in Unconditioned Space Insulated for Future Use / / Slab Insulation: R concrete slab fully insulated (R5 if radiant heat) Calc Slab on Grade Unvented Conditioned Crawlspace: Insulated walls with rat slab Floor Framing and Insulation Floor Insulation: R 38 Suggested (Fiberglass batt / Blown-in fiberglass / Blown-in cellulose / Low-density SPF / High-density SPF / Other (please specify)) I-joists framing over crawlspace (Fiberglass batt / Blown-in fiberglass / Blown-in cellulose / Low-density SPF / High-density SPF / Other (please specify)) Open-web floor trusses - blown-in insulation (Blown-in fiberglass / Blown-in cellulose / Low-density SPF / High-density SPF / Other (please specify)) 2 Page 4 of 3

5 3.4 Wall Framing and Insulation 3.4. Intermediate Framing Advanced Framing Techniques Engineered Wood Studs Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs): Foam/Recycled Wall cavity Insulation suggested R-23 blown-in (Blown-in fiberglass / Blown-in cellulose / Low-density SPF / High-density SPF / Other (please specify)) Exterior Rigid Insulation Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS): Expanded Polystyrene - Walls Only/ Walls & Roof Panelized Wall Systems 3.5 Roof Framing and Insulation Flat Ceiling Insulation: R49 Minimum (Blown-in fiberglass / Blown-in cellulose / Low-density SPF / High-density SPF / Other (please specify) / Fiberglass batts) Vaulted Ceiling Insulation: R 38 Suggested Scissor Truss Sloped Ceiling: R 38 Minimum (Blown-in fiberglass / Blown-in cellulose / Low-density SPF / High-density SPF / Other (please specify) / Fiberglass batts) or Raised Heel Truss: Extended Eaves: Minimum extension - 24" from vertical 3.6 Roofing Material 3.6. Eco-Roof: Vegetated/green roof (minimum 25% of roof area) Durable Roof Recycled Content: Metal or composition (5% recycled content) Page 5 of 3

6 3.7 Exterior 3.7. Fiber Cement Siding: (5-%) Durable Exterior Trim Durable Exterior Surface not Painted: Masonry or other durable surface (25-5%/5-%) (2-5% / 5-%) / Outdoor Decking: Recycled plastic lumber (5% post-consumer) Outdoor Patio: Concrete or Pavers Plywood sheathing for walls and roof 3.8 Exterior Coatings Exterior Paint/Stain: Low VOC (5 gpl or lower)/lifetime warranty (Standard / Lifetime) Exterior Paint: Recycled content (5% post-consumer) / 3.9 Windows, Skylights and Doors 3.9. Window Efficiency Suggested: U Window framing Material: Composite or Wood with clad exterior Skylight or tubular skylight (Traditional / Tubular) / Exterior Doors: Steel and /or Fiberglass: R-5 3. Other Shell Measures 3.. Recycled Content Insulation: Cellulose, Cotton or Fiberglass (25% - 5% / 5% and greater Post-consumer) (2-5% / 5-%) / Blown-in Vaulted Ceiling or Floor Insulation 3..3 Certified No Added Urea Formaldehyde Insulation (%) 3..4 Concrete with Fly Ash or Slag (5% - 24% mix) (> 24%) (5-24% / 25-6%) /2 /2 Page 6 of 3

7 3. Air Sealing 3.. Building Air Leakage (Blower Door Test 5. ACH5 or lower) 3..2 Thermal Enclosure Checklist 3..3 Insulated Ceiling is Free of Recessed Lights 3.2 Resource Efficient 3.2. Local : Within 5 miles - point each - up to 4 items ( material / 2 materials / 3 materials / 4 materials) /2/3/ FSC Wood Guidance: Walls equal 5%, roof framing is 25% and floor framing is 25% Reclaimed Wood (see table) Guidance: Walls equal 5%, roof framing is 25% and floor framing is 25%. Cradle-to-Cradle Certification: Product receives minimum Silver certification ( / 2 / 3 / 4) /2/3/4/2/3/4 Page 7 of 3

8 4 Heating and Cooling 4. Fireplace Gas Fireplace/Heater/Sealed Combustion, Direct Vent with electronic ignition No Fireplace or Wood Burning Stove Installed in House 4.2 High Efficiency Equipment 4.2. Forced Air Gas: Minumum 92% AFUE furnace Heat Pump: central system min. HSPF 8.5 (9. east of Cascades) with SEER 3+ Ductless Heat Pump System: Min. HSPF Heat Pump: Ground Source or Source, Minimum 3. COP Heat Pump Commissioning: Documentation Required Integrated Space / Heating System: Turbonic/Hydronic equipment Alternate Cooling System: No capacity to use refrigerants Gas Furnace and A/C Commissioning 4.3 Ductwork Duct Leakage Test: Max Leak <.6 CFM per sq. foot OR 75 CFM 5 Pa or whichever is greater, and all ducts sealed with water based mastic No HVAC in Garage, Crawlspace or Attic Ductwork and Air Handling Equipment in Heated Space Air Balancing Forced Air System: Performance Test Protect Duct Vents: Cover supply boots in floor during construction and install temporary filter on cold return House Dry-out: No central heating or propane used Hard Ducting: All ducting is metal Forced Air Zoning System Non-ducted System Zonal Pressure Relief (ZPR) for ducted systems 4.3. Pre-fabricated Sealed Boot Page 8 of 3

9 4.4 Air Quality Combustion Appliance Zone Safety (CAZ): Pressure test required for combustion within shell Air Filter: minimum MERV Humidity Control System: Permanently installed Central Vacuum: Provide rough-in for future use Central Vacuum: Install and vent to exterior of conditioned space 5 Ventilation 5. Ventilation 5.. Premium Package - HRV/ERV system Supply Only - Forced air system Balanced System - Exhaust and supply balanced w/o heat recovery Spot HRV/ERV Exhaust Only 5..6 Ventilation Make-up Air - Meets ASHRAE Star Ceiling Fans 5.2 Spot Ventilation 5.2. Bath Fans: ENERGY STAR labeled Bath Fan Air Flow Test: Meet ASHRAE Kitchen Exhaust Performance Test: Meet ASHRAE Exhaust Fan for Attached Garage Page 9 of 3

10 6 Lighting, Appliances and Heating 6. Lighting Efficient Lighting Package: 8 percent of fixtures are fitted with ENERGY STAR products Lighting Controls: Interior and/or exterior. minimum two lighting zones 6.2 Appliances 6.2. Dishwasher: ENERGY STAR specs Clothes Washer: ENERGY STAR specs Refrigerator: ENERGY STAR specs 6.3 Heating 6.3. Gas High Efficiency: Minimum.6 EF Electric High Efficiency: 7 gal. or less -.93 EF, 7 gal. or larger EF Tankless Gas:.82 EF or greater Heat Pump Heaters: minimum COP No supply or waste pipes in exterior walls Direct or Power Vented Heater: If in conditioned space Page of 3

11 7 Interior 7. Interior Surface Coatings 7.. Wall and Ceiling Latex Paint: Low-VOC (< 5) grams per liter Wall and Ceiling Latex Paint: Low-VOC (< 5) grams per liter ( grams per liter / < 5 grams per liter) Paint meets recognized environmental standard: Additional points to measure 7..2 Interior Wall and Ceiling Surface: Requires No Paint 2/ 7..5 Trim Paint: Low VOC (5 grams per liter or less) 7..6 Clear Wood Finish: Low VOC (5 grams per liter or less) 7..7 Recycled Content Paint: (min 5% post-consumer) 7.2 Cabinets and Countertops Exterior Plywood: Base cabinet (Kitchen OR Bath Vanities / Kitchen AND Bath Vanities) No added Urea-Formaldehyde (25-5% / 5-75% / 76-%) /2 /2/ Recycled Content Countertop: 25% Post-consumer content Built-in Recycling Center: Minimum 2 major receptacles 7.3 Millwork and Interior Trim 7.3. No added Urea-Formaldehyde Trim Material 7.4 Flooring 7.4. Hard Surface: Finished floor (25-5% / 5-75% / 76-%) /2/3 /2/ Finished Structural Floor Carpet: Post-consumer recycled content (2-5% / 5-%) /2 / Carpet and Pad: Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus Low urea-formaldehyde underlayment below flooring Renewable : Linoleum, Cork, Bamboo, or Wool (5-2% / 2-%) / Low VOC Construction Adhesives: VOC content 7 gpl or less Page of 3

12 8 Efficiency 8. Indoor Efficiency 8.. Whole-House Pressure Regulating Valve 8..2 Efficient Showerheads: 2./.75 gpm (2. gpm /.75 gpm) / Efficient Lavatory Faucets:.5 gpm or less or Sense label 8..4 Efficient Kitchen Faucets:.5 gpm or less or Sense label 8..5 Refrigerator: Through the door water and ice unit 8..6 High-Efficient Toilets: Sense qualified toilet,.28 gpf (Sense) Whole-House On-Demand Hot Delivery System Short Hot Piping Runs: 2 feet one story - feet for each additional floor Home Run Plumbing Distribution System: Plumbing manifold and PEX piping Rainwater Collection: For non-potable indoor water use scape Irrigation 8.2. Low-Volume Irrigation System scape Hydro Zoning: Grouping of plants and lawn for watering scape Weather Based Irrigation Controller scape No Permanent Irrigation Installed: All landscaping scape scaping 8.3. Low -Use Plants: Drought tolerant or Climate Appropriate scape Limited Lawn/Turf: 25%-% / % of landscape covered by turf (% / -25%) 2/ Organic Matter: Added to soil - 2" tilled to 6-8" depth scape Test Soil: Implement Recommendations scape One Tree per sq. ft. of Developed scape Area Install On-Site Storage for Rainwater: Used for landscaping scape Design the scape with Sense Budget Tool scape : Slopes shall be vegetated No irrigation over-spray on to house Page 2 of 3

13 9 Solar Measures 9. Solar Sun Tempered Design: South windows equate to at least 7 percent of floor area Passive Solar Design: South windows equate to at least percent of floor area 9..3 Photovoltaic (solar electric system) 9..4 Photovoltaic: Planning for future hookup 9..5 Solar Heater System 9..6 Solar Heater: Pre-plumbed piping for future hookup 2 Innovations. Innovations.. EA Certified Professional: SHP or STAR Green Power: Builder utilizes local utility green power options for own office operations (<5% / 5-%) Alternative Construction System: Points determined by analysis..4 Innovative Heating / Cooling System: Points by analysis..5 Innovative Measure: Propose a new measure..6 Innovative Measure: Propose a new measure..7 Sense Certification 2..8 EPA Indoor airplus Page 3 of 3

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Earth Advantage Points Worksheet Page 1 of 5 1 Site Planning 1.1 Land Use and Site Protection 1.1.1 Develop Erosion Control Site Plan: Post at job site 0 0 1.1.2 Lot Size: SF 10 units acre / MF 24 units acre of developable land 0 0 8 4 1.1.3 Infill