Energy Efficient

The South 5th has a HERS index of 55

• 45% more energy efficient than the HERS Reference Home
• 30% more energy efficient than an Energy Star Home
• Each 1% increase in energy efficiency corresponds to a one-point decrease in HERS Index

What is HERS? A HERS Index of 100 represents the energy use of the “American Standard Building” and an Index of 0 (zero) indicates that the Proposed Building uses no net purchased energy (a Zero Energy Building).

1. HERS Index* :: Relative energy use index established by the Residential Energy Services Network [RESNET]
2. HERS Index = 100 :: Reference Home :: energy use of the “American Standard Building” [based on 2006 International Energy Conservation Code – IECC]
3. HERS Index = 85 :: Energy Star Home [requirement for homes in climate zones 1-5]

Projected 5-Star Green and LEED Gold Certifications

A green home is designed to have a positive impact on energy efficiency [lower utility bills], environmental performance [smaller carbon footprint] and human well being [improved indoor air quality]. LEED is a point-based certification system that measures how well a home performs as a green home.

LEED-Certified Homes deliver, on average:

• 30-70% Energy Bill Reductions

• 50% Less Construction Waste

• 50% Cleaner, Healthier Air

• 50% Less Water Usage

Source: Department of Energy / US Green Building Council

Solar Powered

Each home is equipped with its own 3kW solar array, which can result in approximately 20-40% reduction in annual energy costs.