Green Scoring/Verification Tool | Green Bulid Kentucky


	POINTS			ADDITIONAL
	REQUIRED	EARNED	STATUS	POINTS
Section 1 Lot Design	8
Section 2 Resource Efficiency	44
Section 3 Energy Efficiency	37
Section 4 Water Efficiency	6
Section 5 Indoor Environment	32
Section 6 Homeowner Education	7
Section 7 Global Impact	3
Additional Points	100

Section 3: Energy Efficiency passes because house must be ENERGY STAR Certified
Section 6: Homeowner Education passes because a Manual must be provided

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	Possible		Earned					Status
CHK	Points	#	Points					Total Points Earned
				3.2 PERFORMANCE PATH
					3.2.1 Home is X% better than IECC 2004
				Enter HERS Index: ENERGY STAR Certification Index of 85 = 37 points, Additional Points = (85 - HERS Index) times 2
				3.3 PRESCRIPTIVE PATH
					3.3.2 HVAC design, equipment, and installation
	8					A. Size, design, and install duct system using Manual D®
	8					B. Design radiant or hydronic space heating systems
	8					C. Use Manual S® or equivalent
	8					D. Verify performance of the heating/cooling system.
	6					E. NATE, BPI, or RPA certified installer
	6					K. Seal ducts, plenums, and equipment
	8					L. No building cavities used as ductwork
	6					M. Install return ducts or transfer grilles in every room having a door (exceptions)
	1					N. Install ENERGY STAR ceiling fans. (Points per fan)
	4					O. Install whole-house fan with insulated louvers.
	8					P. Install ENERGY STAR-labeled mechanical exhaust in bathrooms
					3.3.3 Water heating design, equipment, and installation
	4					A. Water heater energy factor
	4					B. Whole-house instantaneous (tankless) GAS water certified heater.
	4					C. Insulate all hot water lines with a minimum of one inch insulation.
	3					D. Install heat trap on cold and hot water lines of the water heater
	5					E. Install manifold plumbing system with parallel piping configuration
					3.3.4 Lighting and appliances
	7					A. Use an ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package (ALP) in home.
	7					B. Install all recessed lighting fixtures within the conditioned envelope of the building
	7					C. Install motion sensors on outdoor lighting
	2					D. Install tubular skylights in rooms without windows
						E. Install ENERGY STAR-labeled appliances:
	3						Refrigerator
	3						Dishwasher
	3						Washing machine
					3.3.5 Renewable energy/solar heating and cooling
						3.3.5.1 Solar space heating and cooling
	10						A. Sun tempered design
	10						B. Passive Solar design 10 Points (Must also do sun tempered design to get credit)
	8						C. Use passive cooling
						3.3.5.2 Solar water heating
							A. Install solar water heating system. Must use SRCC-rated system.
	8						Solar fraction greater than or equal to 0.3
	10						Solar fraction greater than or equal to 0.5
						3.3.5.3 Additional renewable energy options
							A. Supply electricity needs by onsite
	8						2,000 to 3,999 KWH per year
	10						4,000 to 5,999 KWH per year
	12						6,000 + KWH per year
							B. Provide clear and unshaded roof area (+/-30°of south or flat) 200 sf.
	3						Electrical conduit for future PV cabling
	5						3" PVC or conduit for solar water heating piping
	2						C. Provide homeowner with information on green power from the local electric utility.
					3.3.6 Verification
						3.3.6.2 Verified performance
	8						A. Building envelope leakage: blower door test results < 0.35 ACHnat
	8						B. Central HVAC duct leakage: duct leakage test results:
							Leakage to unconditioned space < 5% of rated blower capacity
							Total leakage < 10% of rated blower capacity
	8						C. Balanced HVAC airflows: flow hood test results:
							Measured flow at each supply and return register within 25% of design flow.
							Total airflow within 10% of design flow.
					3.3.7 Innovative options
	2					A. Install drain water heat-recovery system.
	6					B. Install desuperheater in conjunction with ground source heat pump.
	6					C. Install heat pump water heater.
	4					D. Install occupancy sensors for lighting control.(Points per sensor)

	Possible	Earned			Status
CHK	Points	Points			Total Points Earned
			1.1 SELECT THE SITE
	7			1.1.1 Avoid environmentally sensitive areas
	9			1.1.2 Choose an infill site.
	7			1.1.3 Choose a greyfield site.
	7			1.1.4 Choose an EPA-recognized brownfield.
			1.2 IDENTIFY GOALS WITH YOUR TEAM
	6			1.2.1 Establish a knowledgeable team.
			1.3 DESIGN THE SITE
	6			1.3.1 Conserve natural resources.
	6			1.3.2 Site the home to optimize solar resource
	5			1.3.3 Minimize slope disturbance.
	6			1.3.4 Minimize soil disturbance and erosion.
	8			1.3.5 Manage storm water using low-impact development
	8			1.3.6 Devise landscape plans to limit water and energy demand
	5			1.3.7 Maintain wildlife habitat.
			1.4 DEVELOP THE SITE
	5			1.4.1 Provide onsite supervision and coordination during clearing,
	5			1.4.2 Conserve existing onsite vegetation.
	6			1.4.3 Minimize onsite soil disturbance and erosion.
			1.5 INNOVATIVE OPTIONS
	6			1.5.1 Share driveways or parking.

	Possible		Earned				Status
CHK	Points	#	Points				Total Points Earned
				2.1 REDUCE QUANTITY OF MATERIALS AND WASTE
	1				2.1.1 Create an efficient floor plan (Points Depend on # of Bedrooms and Square Feet)
	4				2.1.2 Use of 2 advanced framing techniques
	1					2.1.2 Additional advanced framing techniques used (4 maximum)
	6				2.1.3 Maximize the use of the resources by minimizing material cuts.
	7				2.1.4 Create a detailed framing plan and detailed material takeoffs.
	4				2.1.5 Use building materials that require no additional finish
					2.1.6 Use pre-cut or pre-assembled building systems or methods.
						A. Pre-cut (joist) or pre-manufactured (truss) floor and roof framing
	3					floor framing package
	3					roof framing package
	3					both
	6					B. Provide a panelized wall framing system.
	6					C. Provide a panelized roof system.
	7					D. Provide modular construction for the entire house.
	4				2.1.7 Use a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF).
				2.2 ENHANCE DURABILITY AND REDUCE MAINTENANCE
	6				2.2.1 Provide a covered entry
	7				2.2.2 18 inch eave overhang and 12 inch rake overhang.
	7				2.2.3 Install perimeter drain for all basement footings
	6				2.2.4 Install drip edge at eave and gable roof edges.
	6				2.2.5 Install gutter and downspout system to divert water five feet away
	7				2.2.6 Divert surface water from all sides of building
	7				2.2.7 Install continuous and physical foundation termite barrier
	7				2.2.8 Use termite-resistant materials
	8				2.2.9 Provide a water-resistant barrier (WRB)
	5				2.2.10 Install ice flashing at roofs edge.
	7				2.2.11 Install enhanced foundation waterproofing.
	9				2.2.12 Employ and show on plans flashing details
				2.3 REUSE MATERIALS
	6				2.3.1 Disassemble existing buildings (deconstruction)
	5				2.3.2 Reuse salvaged materials where possible. (1% MIN)
	6				2.3.3 Facilitate the sorting and reuse of scrap building materials.
				2.4 USE RECYCLED CONTENT MATERIALS
	3				2.4.1 Use 2 recycled-content building materials.
	1					2.4.1 Additional recycled-content building materials used (2 maximum)
				2.5 RECYCLE WASTE MATERIALS DURING CONSTRUCTION
	7				2.5.1 Construction and demolition waste management plan
	5				2.5.2 Conduct onsite recycling efforts
	6				2.5.3 Recycle 2 types of construction waste offsite
	1					2.5.3 Additional construction waste recycled offsite (6 maximum)
				2.6 USE RENEWABLE MATERIALS
	3				2.6.1 Use 2 materials manufactured from renewable resources
	1					2.6.1 Additional materials manufactured from renewable resources (2 maximum)
	4				2.6.2 Use certified wood
				2.7 USE RESOURCE-EFFICIENT MATERIALS
	3				2.7.1 Use products that contain fewer resources than traditional products.
				2.8 INNOVATIVE OPTIONS
	3				2.8.1 Use 1 locally available, indigenous material
	1					2.8.1 Additional locally available, indigenous materials used (2 maximum)
	8				2.8.2 Use a life-cycle assessment (LCA) tool

	Possible		Earned				Status
CHK	Points	#	Points				Total Points Earned
				4.1 INDOOR /OUTDOOR WATER USE
					4.1.1 Hot water delivery to remote locations aided by installation of:
	6					A. On-demand water heater at point of use served by cold water only. (Points per unit installed)
	6					B. Control-activated recirculation system.
	9				4.1.2 Water heater located within 30 feet of pipe run of all bathrooms and kitchen.
	7				4.1.3 ENERGY STAR® water-conserving appliances (Points per appliance)
	2				4.1.4 Water-efficient showerhead (Points per showerhead)
	2				4.1.5 Water-efficient sink faucets/aerators (Points per faucet/aerator)
					4.1.6 Ultra low flow (< 1.6 gpm/flush) toilets installed:
	4					A. Power-assist
	6					B. Dual-flush
	7				4.1.7 Low-volume, non-spray irrigation system
	6				4.1.8 Irrigation system zoned separately for turf and bedding areas
	7				4.1.9 Weather-based irrigation controllers, e.g., computer-based weather record
	9				4.1.10 Collect and use rainwater as permitted by local code.
	7				4.1.11 Innovative wastewater technology as permitted by local code
				4.2 INNOVATIVE OPTIONS
	6				4.2.1 Shut-off valve, motion sensor, or pedal-activated faucet
	6				4.2.2 Separate and re-use greywater as permitted by local code
	6				4.2.3 Composting or waterless toilet as permitted by local code

	Possible	Earned				Status
CHK	Points	Points				Total Points Earned
			5.1 MINIMIZE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF POLLUTANTS
	8			5.1.1 For vented space heating and water heating equipment:
					A. Install direct vent equipment
					B. Install induced/mechanical draft combustion equipment.
	6			5.1.2 Isolated mechanical room or closet
	6			5.1.3 Install direct-vent, sealed-combustion fireplace, or woodstove
	9			5.1.4 Ensure a tightly-sealed door between the garage and living area
	6			5.1.5 Ensure particleboard, medium-density fiberboard and hardwood plywood certified to low formaldehyde
	6			5.1.6 Install carpet, carpet pad, and floor covering adhesives that hold “Green Label”
	5			5.1.7 Mask HVAC outlets during construction
	3			5.1.8 Use low-VOC-emitting wallpaper.
			5.2 MANAGE POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS
	7			5.2.1 Vent kitchen range exhaust to the outside.
				5.2.2 Provide mechanical ventilation
	7				A. Exhaust or supply fan(s), or
	9				B. Balanced exhaust and supply fans, or
	10				C. Heat-recovery ventilator, or
	10				D. Energy-recovery ventilator.
	3			5.2.3 Install MERV 9 filters on central air or ventilation systems.
	4			5.2.4 Install humidistat to control whole-house humidification system.
	6			5.2.5 Passive radon mitigation system.
	9			5.2.6 Verify all exhaust flows meet design specifications.
			5.3 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT (VAPOR, RAINWATER, PLUMBING, HVAC)
	6			5.3.1 Control bathroom exhaust fan with a timer or humidistat.
	6			5.3.2 Install moisture-resistant backerboard
	9			5.3.3 Install vapor retarder directly under slab (6-mil) or on crawl space floor (8-mil)
	6			5.3.4 Protect unused moisture-sensitive materials from water damage
	5			5.3.5 Keep plumbing supply lines out of exterior walls.
	4			5.3.6 Insulate cold water pipes in unconditioned spaces with one- half-inch insulation
	4			5.3.7 Insulate HVAC ducts, plenums, and trunks in unconditioned basements and crawl spaces
	4			5.3.8 Check moisture content of wood before it is enclosed on both sides.

	Possible	Earned		Status
CHK	Points	Points		Total Points Earned
Required	9		6.1 PROVIDE MANUAL TO OWNERS/OCCUPANTS
	2		6.2 OPTIONAL INFORMATION TO INCLUDE IN THE HOME MANUAL
	7		6.3 PROVIDE EDUCATION TO OWNERS/OCCUPANTS
	1		6.4 SOLID WASTE

	Possible	Earned			Status
CHK	Points	Points			Total Points Earned
			7.1 PRODUCTS
	3			7.1.1 Product manufacturer’s operations and business practices ISO 14001 certified
	6			7.1.2 Choose low- or no-VOC indoor paints.
	5			7.1.3 Use low-VOC sealants.
			7.2 INNOVATIVE OPTIONS
	4			7.2.1 Builder’s operations and business practices ISO 14001 certified