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Contact Paul Gillespie, Energy Advisor, to learn about building a Touchstone Energy Home.

Basic specifications

Mechanical Systems

• Air-source heat pump, SEER 14, HSPF 8.5
• Ground-source heat pump, closed loop: COP 3.3, EER 14.1
• Ground-source heat pump, open loop: COP 3.6, EER 16.2

Air Infiltration

• Not to exceed .25 air changes per hour
  

Electric Water Heater

• 50-gallon tank minimum;
• 50-gallon tank .93 EF; greater than 50-gallon tank .89 EF
  

Windows

• Double pane; .35 U-value; preferably ENERGY STAR labeled
  

Total Wall R-Value

• Minimum R-17
  

Attic Insulation

• Minimum R-42
  

Roof or Ceiling Insulation

• R-30 or full cavity fill