Building and Energy ConsultantsLloyd Hamilton, owner

IGSHPA Certified Geothermal DesignerIGSHPA Certified Installer

Net-Zero Energy Building Specialists

Deep Energy RetrofitPurpose of Grant

• Develop a process for cost effective DEREnergy savings should make it cost neutral

• Make it durableAssembly should be expected to last 100

years• Make it duplicable

Process should be easy to learn

Deep Energy RetrofitThe team

Lloyd Hamilton, Verdae, LLCBrian Mulder, Mulder Construction

Todd Pascarella, Energy Experts Michael Drechsler, Dow Chemical

Joe Lstiburek, Building Science CorpGreg Pedrick, project manager NYSERDA

Deep Energy Retrofit

Cottekill House Circa 1945Attic poorly insulated

Rhinebeck House Circa 1790 to 1990Attic Insulated and air sealed 1990

Roxbury HouseCirca 1850

Deep Energy RetrofitRhinebeck House

Before DER work After DER work

Deep Energy RetrofitPlan the work

• Focus on the whole building from the basement slab to the roof peak.

• Integrate the air, water, vapor and thermal control layers so they are continuous and aligned with each other.

• Pay close attention to transitions.

Deep Energy RetrofitBenefits

• Occupants can stay in home during work• Improved Comfort• Improved indoor air quality• Increased building durability• Reduced energy consumption• Increased value of home• First step to net zero energy home

Deep Energy RetrofitHow to begin?

• Go to www.deepenergyretrofit.com• Go to www.buildingscience.com• Buy “Builders Guide to Cold Climates” from

www.eeba.orgor

hire an expert in DER to lead the team.

Deep Energy RetrofitWhen to begin?

NOW!Interest rates are low

Contractors need workMaterials are going up in price

Deep Energy Retrofit• Inexpensive when done in conjunction with a

planned window and siding replacement• Can be done in stages• Do the basement and attic now using on-bill

financing and wait on the walls until you are ready to replace the windows and siding