The Benefits of Green Features in Habitat for

The Benefits of “Green” Features in Habitat for Humanity Homes Presented by: Eco-$mart, Inc. An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally

Our Proposition: Building a “green” home using available Eco-$mart construction methods, will create a home that: • • • Avoids Risks from Mold, Fire, Insects, Hurricanes Reduces Energy Costs by 60 to 75% Costs Less to Own and Operate, Monthly Has Greatly Increased Resale Value Has Dramatically Lower Environmental Impact

About Eco-$mart, Inc. Inspired by the Florida House Learning Center Sarasota, Florida The Florida House was opened to the public on Earth Day, 1994

About Eco-$mart, Inc. • An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally • A Partnership with the Nonprofit Florida House Institute for Sustainable Development (FHI): – Free Eco-$mart Materials Consultation – Distributes / Installs Approved Systems – Provides Energy Efficiency Ratings – Connects to Energy Efficient Financing – Educational Seminars for Public and Trades • A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Nonprofit (FHI)

What Does it Mean to be “Green”? • Energy Efficient - Saving Money on Utilities • Built with Disaster and Pest Resistant Materials • Designed to Provide Good Indoor Air Quality • Lower Environmental Impact • Certified by EPA ENERGY STAR, Florida House and others

Programs Supporting the Market for Green Building EPA ENERGY STAR Homes / Buildings Florida House Learning Center FGCU Green Building Learning Center Florida Green Building Coalition Project Greenhouse - Tampa Orlando House Sustainable Martin County Alliance Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Energy Efficient Financing The Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)

Did you know? Green Features Mean Higher Resale Value • The Appraisal Journal Cites a $20. 73 Increase in Resale Value for every $1 in Annual Energy Cost Savings ($8000 Upgrade = $24, 000 Resale) Plus, customers value: • EPA Energy Star and Other Certifications • Disaster Resistance, Pest Resistance Healthy Indoor Air Quality • A Record of Lower Operational and Maintenance Costs

Example Eco-$mart / Habitat Home Cost / Benefit

Redefining the standard for affordable living… Healthy Superior indoor air quality Disaster resistant Hurricane, pest and fire resistant Energy efficient Reducing utility costs by 60 to 75% Water saving Native and Florida friendly landscaping Community enhancing Better for homeowners, better for the environment

Green Options: E-Wall Solid Concrete Walls 250 mph Wind Resistance - Miami Dade Control Number - R-14 to R-24 Insulation Value - No Mold and Mildew Problems - Faster Construction - Lower Sound Transmission

Green Options: E-Wall Solid Concrete Walls In one step, E-Wall replaces: Concrete Block, Furring, Insulation, Tie Beams, Sills, Lintels. Seamless Trade Integration: Drywall, Electrical, Windows, Stucco

Green Options: Pro. Tec Cement Board SIP No Mold and Mildew - R 20 Insulation Value - Easy to Install by Volunteer Labor - Eliminates Furring and Drywall - Stucco Directly to Outside - Fast and Affordable

Green Options: Pro. Tec Cement Board SIP Includes: cement board (both sides), galvanized steel connections, R-20 insulation, electrical chases, no moisture trapping for mold / mildew

Green Options: Healthy Foam Sealed Attic • Energy efficient – Creates conditioned space for ducts (20 to 25% AC savings) • Better air quality – – Eliminates dust and mold in attics Controls unwanted air infiltration Has no harmful emissions Avoids use of fiberglass • Improved disaster and pest resistance – Reduces pressure differentials in high winds – Reduces spread of fire – Eliminates vents for flying termites • Greater thermal comfort – Even cooling throughout home • Comparable cost to radiant barrier, R 30, heat recovery

Green Options: Freus 16 EER / 22 SEER A/C

Freus Benefits • 50 to 60 percent air conditioning savings versus standard (10 SEER). Peak demand destroyer. • Cooler operating temperatures and lower pressures extend equipment life. • Quieter operation than air-cooled equipment. • A single cabinet can house 3 compressors for multiple air handlers (up to 12 Tons total).

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Green Options: Heat Pipe Passive Dehumidification

Heat Pipe Benefits • Twice the moisture removal versus. standard A/C, controlling indoor humidity. • Dry air feels cooler, saving money via higher thermostat setting • Reheat section ensures drier air moving through ductwork, reducing mold buildup. • Passive design - no extra moving parts, maintenance.

Green Options: Passive Solar Water Heating • Saves 70 to 90% of water heating costs • No moving parts • 10 year mfr. warranty • Doubles building hot water supply • Provides hot water during power outages • Pollution reduction equal to removing one car from our highways

Green Options: Thermosiphon Passive Solar Water Heating • Saves 80 to 90% of water heating costs • No moving parts • No storage tank required in building • Provides hot water during power outages • No freezing, corrosion • Single most powerful way to reduce foreign oil dependence

Green Options: EPA Energy Star Windows

Green Options: Electronic Ballast Fluorescents

Green Options: Recycled Plastic Composite Decking Zero Maintenance - Never Seal or Stain - 20 Year Warranty

Green Options: Water Purification Under-Sink Ozone / Filtration Whole House UV / Media Filter No Wasted Water (as with R/O) - Removes Metals, Chlorine, Kills Bacteria and Viruses on Contact

Green Options: Flapperless Toilets

Green Options: Florida Friendly Landscaping

Recommendations Overview • Include the following key systems: – E-Wall Solid Concrete Walls or Pro. Tec Cement Board SIP – Healthy Foam Sealed Attic – Freus 18 EER MOST efficient A/C – Passive or Thermosiphon Passive Solar Water Heating – EPA Energy Star, Insulated, Low-E Windows – Energy Efficient Lighting – Several other green options • Have the home certified as: – EPA ENERGY STAR – Florida Green Building Coalition Green Home

What we have provided… • A more valuable home due to: – Energy efficient, disaster resistant – Quieter, more comfortable – Healthy indoor air quality – Lower maintenance – Higher resale value – Extra spending money every month – Certified by independent sources – Faster construction, fewer errors – Lower environmental impact

What Are the Next Steps? 1. Identify land, design home. 2. Contact Eco-$mart at 888 -329 -2705 to provide quotes for green options. 3. Have the home certified by an independent energy rater. 4. Eco-$mart is actively pursuing donations to Habitat to pay for these green features.