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HERS Scores and Green Certifications
BPC Home Construction Projects
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is a standardized method for comparing home performance and is based upon energy-related factors, including insulation, windows, mechanical systems, and a blower door test for air tightness.
Project |
Project Type |
Year |
HERS Score * |
Code Plus ** |
Energy Star |
Other Certifications and Awards |
Roxbury |
New |
2000 |
90.1 |
20.5 |
Yes |
American Lung Association Health House |
Roxbury |
New |
2001 |
90.8 |
24 |
Yes |
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Bethany |
New |
2002 |
91.6 |
28 |
Yes |
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Westport |
Gut rehab/addition |
2003 |
90.8 |
24 |
Yes |
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Redding |
New |
2003 |
91.2 |
26 |
Yes |
2004 HOBI Award for Best Green Home in Connecticut
(HBA of CT)
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Stamford |
Gut rehab/addition |
2004 |
58 |
42 |
Yes |
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Ridgefield |
Gut rehab/addition |
2006 |
57 |
43 |
Yes |
|
Ridgefield |
Gut rehab/addition |
2006 |
59 |
41 |
Yes |
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Ridgefield |
New |
2006 |
58 |
42 |
Yes |
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Ridgefield |
New |
2006 |
58 |
42 |
Yes |
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Norfolk |
New |
2007 |
37 |
63 |
Yes |
2006 HOBI Award for Best Green Home in Connecticut (HBA of CT)
2008 Intriguing Design Award (CTGBC)
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Norwalk |
Gut rehab/addition |
2007 |
62 |
38 |
Yes |
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Bethany |
New |
2007 |
38 |
62 |
Yes |
Pilot Program - LEED for Homes certified at silver level
(USGBC)
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Ridgefield |
Gut rehab/addition |
2008 |
62 |
38 |
Yes |
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Sharon |
New |
2008 |
46 |
54 |
Yes |
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New Canaan |
New |
2009 |
14 |
86 |
Yes |
Certified at top platinum tier by LEED for Homes (USGBC) & top emerald tier by National Green Building Standard (NAHB Research Center) with numerous awards (See BPC in the News: December, 2010) |
Ridgefield |
Gut rehab/addition |
2009 |
37 |
63 |
Yes |
Certified at top platinum level by LEED for Homes (USGBC)
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Ridgefield |
Gut rehab/addition |
2009 |
44 |
56 |
Yes |
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| Norwalk |
New |
2010 |
48 |
52 |
Yes |
Seeking LEED for Homes certification (USGBC) |
| Ridgefield |
New |
2010 |
41 |
59 |
Yes |
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| Ridgefield |
Complete renovation |
2010 |
42 |
58 |
Yes |
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Ridgefield |
Gut rehab/addition |
2011 |
40 |
60 |
Yes |
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| New Haven |
Complete renovation |
2011 |
42 |
58 |
Yes |
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* Up to 2003, higher scores are better. A house that met code scored 80, an Energy Star house scored 86, and a zero energy house scored 100. For each 5% reduction in total energy consumption, +1 point.
* Starting in 2004, lower scores are better. A house that meets code scores 100, an Energy Star house scores 80, a zero energy house scores 0 (zero). For every 1% reduction in total energy consumption, -1 point.
** Percentage improvement over model energy code. Note that the amount of energy required to heat and cool a BPC home versus a house built to code is generally reduced by a significantly greater percentage than indicated by this statistic.
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