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Consumers everywhere are clamoring for green construction. These building processes are not only environmentally friendly but they also help to reduce future energy costs. Excel Homes is proud to be a part of the movement through our partnership with the ENERGY STAR® program.
When you partner with Excel, you can be assured that you are getting an experienced partner who will help you give your customers the ENERGY STAR certified features that they desire. Our state-of-the-art factory process and skilled craftsmen build modules that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines, resulting in much tighter houses than those built on-site. In fact, Excel homes operate at least 15 percent more efficiently than a standard home. We also offer many creative options that are ENERGY STAR rated so you can build your customers the home of their dreams.
Excel Homes’ ENERGY STAR standard offerings
Excel’s standard package delivers many features that meet national ENERGY STAR guidelines. Additional ENERGY STAR-certified items may be added to provide enhanced energy efficiency and savings to the builder and consumer. Products that are outside of this standard offering can be special ordered if the consumer would like them in their new home. Products that are outside of this standard offering can be special ordered if the consumer would like them in their new home. Our standard national ENERGY STAR package includes:
- All common walls between modules are protected with a high quality gasketing system to provide an increased airtight seal between boxes.
- All exterior walls forming the thermal envelope are fully caulked at mating points to completely seal out air flow in accordance with the national ENERGY STAR requirements.
- All other penetrations of the thermal envelope such as wire ways and chases are fully caulked in accordance with the ENERGY STAR requirements.
- All wall insulation provides full six-sided contact with no voids at wire, plumbing, blocking, etc. Insulation R value to be specified on order.
- The voids between door and window jambs are fully insulated with batt insulation.
- Attic insulation to be blown in to provide full truss-to-truss contact with no voids at wires, plumbing, blocking, etc. Insulation must be in full contact with ceiling drywall. (Note: Insulation is a separate item from this program, the recommended R value must be specified on the quotation, insulation is a separate charge in addition to ENERGY STAR and house wrap must be ordered with the home)
- Basement stair walls or attic close-off walls of the thermal envelope are fully insulated according to wall thickness, caulked, glued, and gasketed as per the method used for exterior walls.
- Accuvent roof baffles are provided in all soffit areas as required to provide proper airflow and maximum insulation depth.
- Floor decking is glued to exterior perimeter rails, creating an airtight seal.
- Floors with unheated spaces below such as garages are fully insulated to provide full six-sided contact.
- The edge of the floor decking on all second story storage areas is fully insulated.
- Tub and shower drain cutouts are fully insulated if they penetrate the thermal envelope.
- A continuous backer is provided behind all tubs and showers to ensure six-sided contact with all insulation.
- One ENERGY STAR-certified 100 cfm combo bath fan, light, timer and connection.
- All electrical boxes on the exterior walls are gasketed at the plate cover.
- All electrical boxes on the exterior walls are caulked from the rear.
- Two ENERGY STAR-certified exterior lights.
- A certified Home Energy Rater will be contracted to inspect modules at the factory site and provide an ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist.
Excel’s ENERGY STAR Offerings
In addition, Excel offers many ENERGY STAR certified products that you can select for your new home. Take a look at our ENERGY STAR offerings.
Excel-erate your energy savings with Excel, an ENERGY STAR partner. This comprehensive Excel brochure outlines the benefits of using ENERGY STAR products, as well as the positive impact ENERGY STAR products have on our environment. Excel's standard ENERGY STAR offerings are also included. View PDF of Excel's ENERGY STAR brochure.
ENERGY STAR offers an exhaustive list of products, options and upgrades that meet its guidelines for delivering energy efficiency. Explore what’s available on the Find a Product page.
Contacting your local Home Energy Rater for a plan review is one way to start the ENERGY STAR certification process. Find a Home Energy Rater or join the ENERGY STAR team.
A New Hassle Free Option for Certification
Now there’s an easier way to ensure you’re building an ENERGY STAR® home. Excel’s optional Certified Energy Raters (CER) package takes the hassle out of the strict testing and rating service process. You’ll gain recognition as an energy performance builder and may qualify for the $2,000 federal energy tax credit. Your customers will get the ENERGY STAR® certified home of their dreams.
The Excel Certified Energy Raters Package is your turnkey solution:
- Certified Energy Raters reviews plans to ensure the entire home will meet ENERGY STAR® ratings.
- Home is tested at the Excel plant and given ENERGY STAR® gray label certification.
- On-site test is conducted and home receives official ENERGY STAR® blue label.
- Certified Energy Raters issues an official performance report to the National Association of Home Builders, ENERGY STAR®, the builder and homeowner.
For prices and package options, contact us at 800-521-8599 ext. 2286 or info@excelhomes.com.
Additional Resources
A Green Home begins with ENERGY STAR Blue
The ENERGY STAR program addresses two key components of green construction: energy efficiency and indoor air quality. This handout from ENERGY STAR provides an overview of green construction practices.
Builder Brochure
Join the thousands of builders who use ENERGY STAR guidelines. This brochure answers such questions as how a home can qualify for ENERGY STAR, why homebuyers look for an ENERGY STAR home and how the Department of Environmental Protection supports builders.
An Overview of Energy Use and Energy Efficiency Opportunities
The average American household spends $1,900 a year on energy bills. ENERGY STAR builders can select from a variety of proven, energy-efficient features that don’t hurt their bottom line.
Build ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
EPA’s ENERGY STAR program helps builders meet consumers’ growing demand for high quality, energy-efficient homes. Benefits for builders include enhanced customer satisfaction, increased profit, reduced liability, and positive recognition.
Thermal Bypass Checklist Guide
This comprehensive guide explains what’s involved in using the Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist in order for a home to be qualified as ENERGY STAR rated.
Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist
This checklist requires visual inspection of framing areas where air barriers are commonly missed as well as inspection of insulation to ensure proper alignment with air barriers.
Builder Option Package
A handy table offers a quick overview of the requirements for the ENERGY STAR Builder Option Package. A notes section delves into specific details.
National Performance Path Requirements
This handout examines mandatory ENERGY STAR requirements, specifics for each climate zone and national standards that must be met.