MR – Materials and Resources MR 3.2 Construction Waste Reduction – Maximum 3 points Using prefabricated SIPs decreases the amount of onsite construction waste, helping builders qualify for waste reduction points. Waste reduction points are given on a scale ranging […]

MR – Materials and Resources MR 1.4 Framing Efficiencies – Maximum 3 points The project is given one point for each SIP system used: walls, roofs, and floors. If SIP floors are not used, points can be earned by using […]

EA – Energy & Atmosphere PRESCRIPTIVE PATH EA 2.2: Insulation – Maximum 2 points SIPs make it easy to provide insulation that meets or exceeds the requirements of the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by 5 percent. SIP homes […]

EA – Energy and Atmosphere PERFORMANCE PATH EA 1: Optimize Energy Performance – Maximum 34 Points Using the Performance Pathway, the home is awarded points based on overall energy performance, measured by a HERS Index. A home’s HERS Index is […]

Within each of the credit categories, there are specific prerequisites projects must satisfy and a variety of credits projects can pursue to earn points. The number of points the project earns determines its level of LEED certification. Credit categories include: […]

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. Prerequisites and credits differ […]

Energy Efficient Projects Recognized at the 2015 Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Annual Meeting & Conference The competition’s Overall Winner and winner of the Single Family Homes under 3,000 sq. ft. category is the Cedarwood Zero Energy home submitted by Premier SIPs […]

140 HERS Score – No Energy Savings 120 HERS Score – No Energy Savings 100 HERS Score – $539 Energy Savings 80 HERS Score – $898 Energy Savings 60 HERS Score – $1257 Energy Savings 40 HERS Score – $1616 […]

HERS home energy rating diagnostic testing includes: The amount and location of air leaks in the building envelope The amount of leakage from HVAC distribution ducts The effectiveness of insulation inside walls and ceilings Any existing or potential combustion safety […]

What is the HERS Index? The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the INDUSTRY STANDARD by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. It’s also the NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance. How to get […]