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Outline
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Energy Codes
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Three Compliance Paths
  • Prescriptive




  • UA Alternative



  • Performance
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Climate Zones --- IRC Map (2003)
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2006 ICC National Climate Zones
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2006 ICC PA Climate Zones
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Component Performance
  • 2003: Dependent on window-to-wall ratio


    • Homes with low ratio substandard envelope

    • Raising ceilings increases energy consumption, but reduces ratio

  • 2006: window-to-wall ratio independent
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Thermal Envelope Summary
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Certificate
  • Permanent certificate required on electrical panel listing installed:
    • Roof/ceiling R-value
    • Wall R-value
    • Foundation (wall, slab, crawlspace floor)
    • Ducts outside conditioned spaces
    • Fenestration U-value

  • If more than one value is used for a component, the predominant value should be listed.
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Above-Code Program Provision
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ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
  • Rating (HERS Index 85)
    • 90+ AFUE furnace
    • Reduce infiltration

  • Mandatory Requirements
    • Duct sealing
    • Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist


  • Not tied to code in PA


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