A Montessori school in West Meade, Abintra’s buildings include simple, yet effective energy-efficiency upgrades that have more than paid for themselves in a few short years.
Comprehensive home improvement package by E3 INNOVATE, including sealed crawlspace system, old cellulose insulation removal, attic roof deck spray foamed, minor duct sealing, and a comprehensive air sealing package.
Energy Savings: 37%
Annual Cost Savings: $271
Air sealing, duct sealing, spray foam insulation in the attic, and vapor barrier installed. Water heater and sump pump issues fixed.
Energy Savings: 27%
Annual Cost Savings: $696
Pounds of Coal Saved Annually: 18,556
Air sealing, attic insulation, sealed crawlspace system, and new HVAC.
Energy Savings: 31%
Annual Cost Savings: $1,369
Pounds of Coal Saved Annually: 31,515
Services: Crawlspace
Market: Existing Home
Location: Belle Meade
LEED Platinum Certified. ENERGY STAR certified. Features include geothermal heating and cooling, spray foam/cellulose insulation, advanced framing, conditioned crawl space, and solar panels that provide approximately 20% of electricity.
Energy Savings: 73%
Built by Atkins and Associates to ENERGY STAR Certification under E3 INNOVATE's supervision. Blown cellulose/spray foam insulation, conditioned crawlspace, dual-fuel heat pumps, and significant air sealing and duct sealing measures.
Energy Savings: 26%
The Little House on Elmington is a "LEED Platinum Certified home." This case study compares the home built to LEED Platinum specifications to the same home if it were built conventionally.
Annual Energy Savings: 36%
Annual Cost Savings: $392
E3 Home Performance package including air sealing, duct sealing, and additional blown-in cellulose insulation.
Energy Savings: 33%
Annual Cost Savings: $634
Services: Duct Seal
Market: Existing Home
Location: Nashville
Comprehensive air sealing package reduced air infiltration by 53%.
Energy Savings: 20%
Annual Cost Savings: $533
Pounds of Coal Saved Annually: 5,050
Services: Duct Seal
Market: Existing Home
Location: East Nashville
ENERGY STAR Qualified by E3 INNOVATE and featured in the 2011 Parade of Homes Tour. This case study compares the home as built to ENERGY STAR specifications to the same home built to basic code requirements.
Annual Energy Savings: 16,701 kWh
Annual Cost Savings: $706