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Ridge Mountain EMC and TVA are pleased to offer the energy right® Residential Program. The energy right® Program is grounded in a desire to
deliver the very best to each of our customers; Savings, Value,
Comfort, and Quality. If the home is built to meet the energy right® requirements, the homeowner may receive a $300 rebate on a 40 gallon or greater Maraton Water Heater bought from Blue Ridge Mountain EMC. You may also build to Energy Right specifications,but choose not to install a Marathon Water Heater. If you install a standard electric water heater, pending inspection, you may still be eligible for a rebate of $150 on a 30 gallon or greater.
The mechanical inspection and
rating of the home will be scheduled when the house is completed and permanent
power has been installed. The home is applicable for the program up to one
year from date of permanent power. The heat pump must be installed by
TVA and BRMEMC's program standards. We have a Quality
Contractor Network for your convenience.
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energy
right® Residential
Program
energy right® New Homes Rate High
In Comfort -
homes are well insulated and are equipped with efficient heating and cooling
systems that have been installed with attention to details and keep air
infiltration (leakage) to a minimum.
In Quality - trained new home inspectors
work with the builder to help assure construction meets program guidelines.
In Value - the energy right® symbol equates with lasting value. The documented energy efficiency of new homes
built energy right means value to you now and can also represent value to you
and any subsequent buyer should you sell your home.
In Energy Savings - Home Energy Ratings
Systems software is used to evaluate the efficiency of your home's final
construction. This software is industry accredited and shows the relative energy
efficiency of homes based on a rating scale of 0 to 100 points.
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Residential Program is available
for All-Electric New Homes, one year old or less:
Requirements:
The house must be total electric (see exceptions at bottom), heated/cooled by an electric heat pump rated at 13 SEER/8.2 HSPF or greater. (Split System)
Dual fuel heat pumps are also allowed. All major appliances must be electric. Radiant floor heating and alternative heating systems such as wood heaters do not qualify. The primary heating/cooling source must be an electric heat pump.
Gas logs and gas cook tops will be allowed.
Insulation Values:
| - Ventilated
Attic- R-38 |
| - Cathedral
ceiling- R-30 |
| - Knee walls-
R-19 |
- Exterior Walls:
(2x4) above grade R-13 with R-3 or greater insulation board on exterior.
(2x6) above grade R-19 with R-3 or greater insulation board on exterior.
|
- Heated Basement:
o Option 1- above grade R-13, below grade R-11
o Option 2 - wall above grade with (2x6 or 2x8 framing) R-19, walls
below grade R-4 or greater. |
| - Floor over
unheated basement R-19 between floor joists. |
| - Floor over
crawl space- R-19 or crawl space wall (perimeter) - R-11 |
| - Frame floor
over open air- R-30 |
| - Insulated
doors |
| - Double pane
windows - NFRC rating .40 or less (the lower this rating the better the
window) 12% glass to floor area. |
| - Air leakage-
Caulk or foam electrical and plumbing penetrations. |
| - Vapor barrier
- 6- mil plastic ground cover in crawl space. |
| - Electric
water heater- 0.91 EF or greater. |
| - Duct work in an unconditioned area must be R-6 |
Quality
Contractor Listing
We no longer require a customer to use a member of the Quality Contractor Network (QNC) for heat pump installation but do recommend them as they are more familiar with our standards and requirements. If the contractor used is not a QCN member, they still must install the heat pump to BRMEMC standards.
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