1. Retrofit Test Houses:
Greenbelt & Ft. Benning
Amber Wood
Manager, Energy Programs
Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting
August 9, 2011
Driving Innovation in Housing Technology
2. Building America
Private/public R&D
partnership sponsored by
DOE
Energy-efficient solutions
for new and existing
housing
Technologies/Systems
Whole-House Test Homes
Quality Processes
3. Greenbelt Homes, Inc.
Privately-owned Pilot Project
cooperative 7 buildings, 28
housing units
development 3 block
1,600 units 2 frame
1930’s-40’s 2 brick
4. Pilot Program
Baseline Monitoring (2010-2011)
Pre-Retrofit baseline
Install Monitoring Equipment
Air infiltration
Temperature/Humidity/Energy Use
Humidity
Building Envelope Upgrades (2011-2012)
Retrofit building envelopes
Monitor envelope upgrade
HVAC Upgrades (2012-2013)
Retrofit HVAC
Monitor upgrade package
10. Retrofit Solutions for
Enhancing Energy Efficiency
Energy Savings: Household to National
Comfort: Temperature swings to
consistency
Moisture: Reduce potential problems
Indoor Air: Controlled ventilation
Technology: Options and performance
Installation: Contractor training/QA
Cost: Installation/operation/savings
Value: Demonstrate values at sale