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This document provides a checklist for assessing the energy efficiency of a home based on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. The three sentence summary is: The checklist helps homeowners and buyers evaluate a home's compliance with the IECC standards for insulation, air sealing, windows, heating/cooling systems, lighting and more. Key items include ensuring insulation meets minimum R-values, windows and skylights have proper U-factors, and an energy certificate has been completed, signed and located in the electrical panel. Following the checklist allows for an informed decision about a home's construction quality and energy efficiency.

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This document provides a checklist for assessing the energy efficiency of a home based on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. The three sentence summary is: The checklist helps homeowners and buyers evaluate a home's compliance with the IECC standards for insulation, air sealing, windows, heating/cooling systems, lighting and more. Key items include ensuring insulation meets minimum R-values, windows and skylights have proper U-factors, and an energy certificate has been completed, signed and located in the electrical panel. Following the checklist allows for an informed decision about a home's construction quality and energy efficiency.

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ERGY : OME ENECKLIST H ODE CH C

If you are interested in purchasing a quality homeor want to learn more about how to make your home more energy-efficientthis guide provides a quick way to assess home energy performance. This checklist helps you spot check for compliance with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). While it does not include every requirement, this checklist will help you assess a home and make an informed decision about the quality of construction and efficiency of a home.

ENERGY CERTIFICATE
Energy Certificate located on circuit breaker box is completed and signed
See reverse side for an example and more details.

FIREPLACE
The fireplace doors are sealed with gaskets

INSULATION
Crawl space walls or the crawl space ceiling is properly insulated Attic door or access hatch is weatherstripped and properly sealed

AIR SEALING
All holes between floors and through walls have been sealed with caulk or foam, examples include: where phone and cable wires enter the house where plumbing goes through walls, floors, and ceiling

WINDOWS
Windows and skylights meet the minimum requirements for U-factors and SHGCs
Visit www.efficientwindows.org/code_overview.cfm for minimums in your climate zone EXISTING HOMES:

THERMOSTAT
If a forced air system is being installed, the home has a programmable thermostat.

DUCTS
IN ATTIC:

Evaluate windows for age, quality, and air tightness

Ceiling and walls are insulated, or Ducts are sealed and insulated to a value of R-8
WHOLE HOUSE:

TESTS
A blower door test resulted in a score of seven air changes per hour (ACH) or less, if applicable The builder tested ducts for air leakage

All ducts are sealed with mastic (similar to caulk)

LIGHTING
At least half of the homes light fixtures have highefficiency bulbs

ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PATH


If these requirements are not met, ask your contractor for documentation showing the home meets minimum standards for energy consumption.

For the latest information on codes in your state, check out energycodesocean.org and find out how to take action.

energycodesocean.org

agreenerfuture.org

ERGY .S. HOMES PLE EN FOR U SAM ICATE CERTIF

This energy certificate from the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) illustrates the energy efficiency standards, which are required in new homes in most U.S. states. This sample form has been completed with the minimum standards for each building element in the home, meaning that the certificate in your home should meet or exceed these standards. These values will vary based on your climate zone.* Look for this certificate in or near the homes circuit breaker box or electric panel box and make sure that it has been signed by the builder and identifies the other contractors. If you have any questions or concerns about details on the certificate, talk to your builder or your local building permits office. *Determine your climate zone at: www.energycode.pnl.gov/EnergyCodeReqs/

R-VALUES
R-value refers to the thickness and effectiveness of insulation. In order to meet code, R-values on the form should be greater than or equal to those shown in this certificate.

U-FACTORS
These are the requirements for the insulation value of a homes windows, doors, and skylights. U-values on the homes energy certificate should be less than or equal to those shown in the certificate below.

HEATING AND COOLING (HVAC)


The way heating and cooling systems are rated and the minimum levels for efficiency depend on the type installed, and fuel used. These abbreviations: SEER, AFUE, and HSPF indicate efficiency. The higher the rating, the more efficient the heating or cooling system is. Use the chart at left to TYPE MIN.RATING determine air conditioner SEER-13 the minimum electric furnace AFUE: 78% rating electric boiler AFUE: 80% allowed for gas boiler AFUE: 75% each system.
heat pump HSPF: 7.7

2009 IECC Ene

rgy Certificate

WATER HEATER
Minimum EFs for Water Heaters SIZE 30 gal 40 gal 50 gal 65 gal 75 gal GAS 0.63 0.62 0.60 0.75 0.74 ELECTRIC 0.95 0.95 0.95 1.98 1.97

The minimum efficiency factor (EF) for water heaters depends on the size and fuel type used. The higher number, the more efficient the water heater is.

INSULATION NOTE
10/13 means R-10 continuous insulated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home (sealed at joints) or R-13 cavity insulation at the interior of the basement wall.

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