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	GREEN BUILDING - NEBRASKA CERTIFIED HOMES^SM AND BUILDINGS^SM
	A GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM is your assurance a new home is built to exacting energy and environmental standards established by the State of Nebraska’s Energy Office and constructed by a Certified Builder. How Can You Buy or Build a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM? A GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM must be constructed by a home builder that has been trained as a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Builder^SM. Certification is conducted by the State of Nebraska's Energy Office, the Nebraska State Homebuilders Association and the Nebraska Green Building Council which includes certified home builders. For More Information contact:

		Lynn K. Chamberlin Nebraska Energy Office 1111 “O” Street, Suite 223 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-471-3358 Email		Bruce Kevil Nebraska State Homebuilders Association 1327 “H” Street, #307 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-435-6772 Email


Some Features Found in a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home ^SM
Homebuilder Worksheet for GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM (Form G-1)

How to Design a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM Work with your Certified Green Builder to design your home to meet the requirements of the GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM Program Submit your home’s plans and specifications for review and approval to Lynn Chamberlin in the Nebraska Energy Office. Be sure to include documentation such as manufacturer specifications and product literature for all GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Building^SM items selected on the worksheet. After approval, you will receive an approval letter from the Nebraska Energy Office that includes a checklist of items on which the approval is based, along with a list of Nebraska Home Energy Raters who can complete on-site construction inspections. All approved GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Building^SM items listed on Form G-l that are to be included in the home must be visually inspected by a Nebraska Energy Office representative or a Nebraska Home Energy Rater. Proceed with the construction of the home. Any revisions to items in the home that may affect the GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM Certification must be submitted to the Energy Office for review prior to installation. Approved revisions will be made to the home’s checklist/verification form and forwarded to the homeowner, home builder and the selected Home Energy Rater. Following construction, a Home Energy Rating completed by a certified Nebraska Home Energy Rater must becompleted. The rating must include a blower door test to ensure that the homes actual performance rates a minimum of a five-star Home Energy Rating. Submit a copy of the completed Home Energy Rating and the checklist to Lynn Chamberlin in the Nebraska Energy Office. When the Rating and the checklist are received, the Energy Office will supply the home builder with the final home certification and a metal GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM plaque to affix to your new home
GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Builders^SM
			Arcosanti Homes, Inc., Omaha Scott Tafoya 402-981-3533 - Omaha Web site: http://www.arcosantihomes.com Email: Arcosanti@cox.net
			Aspen Builders, Inc., Lincoln Mitch Myers 402-423-6811 Fax: 402-423-6812 Web site: http://www.aspenbuildersinc.com Email: mitch@aspenbuildersinc.com
			Barber Homes, Lincoln Allen Barber 402-483-6199 Web site: http://www.barberhomes.net Email: acbarber@barberhomes.net
			Brau Builders, Omaha Jeff Brau 402-289-2017 Fax: 402-289-1671 Web site: http://www.braubuilders.com/ Email: jeff@braubuilders.com
			Fulton Construction, Inc., Lincoln Steve Fulton 402-464-7272 Fax: 402-464-7291 Web site: http://www.fultonconstruction.com Email: steve@fultonconstruction.com
			Goings Custom Homes, Lincoln Mike Goings 402-477-8881 Fax: 402-477-9101 Web site: http://www.GoingsHomes.com Email: mike@GoingsHomes.com
			Heritage Homes of Nebraska, Wayne 1-800-759-2782 Web site: http://www.heritagehomesofne.com Email: info@heritagehomesofne.com
			Kinning/Sydow Builders, Lincoln 402-421-1334 or 402-782-2073 Web site: http://www.kinningsydow.com Email: jsydow@alltel.net
			Holy Name Housing Corporation, Omaha Sr. Marilyn Ross 402-453-6100 Fax: 402-451-7187 Web site: http://www.holynamehousing.org Email: MRoss@hnhc.omhcoxmail.com
			Pride Homes, Lincoln Matt Kleinschmit 402-434-3220 Fax: 402-434-3223 Web site: http://www.pridehomeslincoln.com Email: matt@pridehomeslincoln.com Cost Savings in the Patriot PDF
			Regal Building Systems, Lincoln Dan Klein, Sr. 402-435-3550 Fax: 402-435-5070 Web site: http://www.regalbuildingsystems.com Email: dkleinsr@regalbuildingsystems.com
			Rezac Construction, Inc., Lincoln Mike Rezac 402-477-8844 Fax: 402-477-8847 Web site: http://www.rezacconst.com Email: rezacconstruct@aol.com Cost Savings in the Cazer PDF Governor's Visit to the Cazer
			Skyline Homes, Lincoln Ken Inness 402-327-0604 Web site: http://www.skylinehomeslincoln.com Email: keninnes@hotmail.com
GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Associate Members
			Aquila Inc. Greg Shinaut Residential Customer Relations Representative 402-437-1717 Fax: 402-437-1736 Web site: http://www.les.com Email: greg.shinaut@aquila.com
			Lincoln Electric System Bob Ruskamp Energy Services Representative 402-473-3275 Fax: 402-475-0446 Web site: http://www.les.com Email: bruskamp@les.com
			Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha Jason Stanek Sr. Utilization Engineer 402-504-7983 Fax: 402-504-5983 Web site: http://www.mudomaha.com Email: jason_stanek@mudnebr.com
			Millard Lumber Inc., Omaha Jeffrey D. Taake VP of Operations 402-896-2807 Fax: 402-896-2843 Web site: http://www.millardlumber.com Email: jeff.taake@millardlumber.com
How to Become a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Builder ^SM
Affordable GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM A Building America grant funded the design of several very energy efficient homes at affordable prices appropriate for Nebraska’s climate. This grant was made available through the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program - Special Projects. This project resulted in construction plans that include floor and technical details and specifications for three homes. Traditional Ranch Home #1 This traditional ranch style home has three bedrooms, two baths, attached garage and a full basement. This 1,248 square foot home has been designed to maximize energy efficiency and incorporate GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Home^SM techniques and materials. Floor Plans Complete Technical Plans and Specifications PDF (10 MB) This home was designed to maximize energy efficiency based on Climate Zone 13, Eastern and Southern Nebraska. There are three climate zones in Nebraska. These designs can be modified for other climate zones in Nebraska by using prescriptive packages. Articles and News Items About the House “An Energy Efficient Affordable House Goes Up in Lincoln,” Nebraska Energy Quarterly, December 2004 “Nebraska’s Energy Efficient, Affordable Single Family House,” Nebraska Energy Quarterly, March 2005 “Nebraska Builds an Energy Efficient and Affordable Home in Lincoln,” State Energy Program’s Conservation Update, January-February 2006 Governor Tours Home, April 29, 2003. During construction, this home served as a learning and training tool for builders, subcontractors and suppliers. As part of the design and construction process, a report that described the home, its design and features and testing procedures was produced: Nebraska Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Project — Project Research Final Report. Steven Winter and Associates. March 30, 2005. Part 1. Introduction, Project Time Line, Preliminary Design, Review Prototype, Advanced Framing Design PDF (1 MB) Part 2. Prototype Features PDF (1.3 MB) Part 3. Prototype Features (continued), Energy Modeling, Cost Analysis, Performance Testing PDF (496 K) Part 4. Performance Testing (continued), Appendix A: Energy Modeling PDF (1.7 MB
Traditional Ranch Home #2 This 1,112 square foot traditional ranch style home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached garage and a full unfinished basement. The home has been designed to maximize energy efficiency and incorporate GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Building^SM techniques and materials. Floor Plans Complete Technical Plans and Specifications This home was designed to maximize energy efficiency based on Climate Zone 13, Eastern and Southern Nebraska. There are three climate zones in Nebraska. These designs can be modified for other climate zones in Nebraska by using prescriptive packages.
Traditional Ranch Home Without Basement This 1,112 square foot traditional ranch style home was designed with a crawl space foundation. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached garage and has been designed to maximize energy efficiency and incorporate GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified Building^SM techniques and materials. Floor Plans Complete Technical Plans and Specifications This home was designed to maximize energy efficiency based on Climate Zone 13, Eastern and Southern Nebraska. There are three climate zones in Nebraska. These designs can be modified for other climate zones in Nebraska by using prescriptive packages.
Energy Efficient Construction Details A number of issues related to energy efficient new home construction are addressed in this section. Diagrams and photos of the construction details are available below. Framing Insulated Window & Door Header – Single Header HTM PDF DWF PHOTO Raised Heel Conventional Truss HTM PDF DWF PHOTO Two Stud Corner Framing w/Clip HTM PDF DWF PHOTO Miscellaneous Sealed Outlet Boxes HTM PDF DWF PHOTO Ventilation Transfer Grille Over Door Openings HTM PDF DWF PHOTO