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A GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified HomeSM 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 HomeSM ?
- A GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified HomeSM must be constructed by a home builder that has been trained as a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified BuilderSM . Certification is conducted by the Nebraska Green Building Council which includes certified home builders.
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For More Information contact: |
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- Lynn K. Chamberlin
Nebraska Energy Office
521 S 14th Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-471-3358
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Some Features Found in a GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified HomeSM |
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GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified BuildersSM |
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Hastings |
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Lincoln |
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Omaha |
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O'Neill |
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Wayne |
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GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Associate Members |
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Affordable GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified HomeSM
 In 2004, 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 was designed to maximize energy efficiency and incorporate GREEN BUILDING-Nebraska Certified HomeSM techniques and materials.
- Floor Plans
- Complete Technical Plans and Specifications PDF (10 MB)
This home was designed to maximize energy efficiency based on the 2003 IECC's Climate Zone 13 for eastern and southern Nebraska. There were three climate zones in Nebraska. These designs can be modified for other climate zones in Nebraska by using prescriptive packages from later energy codes editions.
- Articles and News Items About the Building America Project House
- 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.
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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 BuildingSM techniques and materials.
This home was designed to maximize energy efficiency based on the 2003 IECC's Climate Zone 13 for eastern and southern Nebraska. There were three climate zones in Nebraska. These designs can be modified for other climate zones in Nebraska by using prescriptive packages from later energy code editions. |
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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 BuildingSM techniques and materials.
This home was designed to maximize energy efficiency based on the 2003 IECC's Climate Zone 13 for eastern and southern Nebraska. There were three climate zones in Nebraska. These designs can be modified for other climate zones in Nebraska by using prescriptive packages from later energy code editions. |
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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
Miscellaneous
Ventilation
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