High-performance structural insulated panels (SIPs) and insulated concrete forms (ICFs) containing BASF Styropor® expandable polystyrene (EPS) offer superior insulating performance. That lets you downsize the HVAC equipment and reduce heating and cooling requirements. When you join the panels together with fast-curing ZERODRAFT® insulating foam sealants you also get outstanding air barrier continuity for almost-zero uncontrolled air leakage. Harness the power of the sun to generate electricity and heat water, then complete the picture with low-e windows, ENERGY STAR® appliances, high-efficiency air conditioning, boilers and radiant flooring. What do you get? A Near-Zero Energy Home, thanks to BASF chemistry.
A Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating from ENERGY STAR® is an evaluation of the energy efficiency of a home, compared to a computer-simulated reference house (of the identical size and shape as the rated home) that meets minimum requirements of the Model Energy Code (MEC). The HERS rating results in a score between 0 and 100, with the reference home assigned a score of 80. From the 80 point level, each 1 point increase in the HERS score results in a 5 percent reduction in energy usage (compared to the reference house). Therefore, an ENERGY STAR® qualified new home, that is required to be at least 30% more energy-efficient than the reference home, must attain a HERS score of at least 86.
Qualifying houses like the BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J., can be eligible for energy efficient mortgages from organizations like the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or Fannie Mae, as well as reduced insurance rates.
The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J., has been selected by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) pilot testing for the recently launched Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes (LEED-H) rating system. Learn more.
The Partnership for Advancing technology in Housing (PATH) is a contributor to the BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J. Learn more.
The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J., uses best building practices from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
