Habitat for Humanity
Partnership between Raquette Valley Habitat for Humanity, Community
Energy Services, Inc., and NYSERDA
Contact:
Scott Shipley
Community Energy Services, Inc.
325 Northwoods Road
Hermon, NY 13652.
Tel. 315-379-9466
Energy Features:
- Super-insulated attic (R-50), walls (R-30), floor (R-20)
- Passive solar features including south facing windows and floor that acts as a solar heat mass
- ENERGY STAR® windows
- High-efficiency ENERGY STAR® heating and hot water system
- High-efficiency ENERGY STAR® lighting
- High-efficiency ENERGY STAR® refrigerator
- An energy efficient ventilation system
Cost: What does a home really cost? In addition to initial costs, heating and maintenance over the years should be considered. In the North Country, heating is a high percentage of a home's cost. This home is designed to be low-cost up front and low-cost over the years. The total cost of materials for this North Country home (counting donated materials at market price) was approximately $35,000. Annual energy costs for heating, hot water, lighting and appliances will be under $1,000, compared with approximately $2,000 for a similarly sized energy code compliant home.
NOTE: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) Energy Audit Program offers audits for a small fee that is refundable if audit-recommended measures are implemented. For more information, call 1-866-NYSERDA.