Post on 18-Jun-2020
2012 International Energy Conservation CodeUpgrading new homes in Houston, Texas to the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will reduce out-of-pocket expenses for homeowners – paying o� their initial investment in a matter of months.
Energy Code Payback for Houston Single Family Homes
Break-Even Point22 MONTHs
$36.59
1 3 %
$569.03
Annual Energy Reduction
2-year Profit
5-year Profit
The added mortgage costs will be o�set by monthly energy savings of $21, helping homebuyers pay o� their initial investment in only twenty-two months. After breaking even during that time, the home will return buyers a pro�t of $15 per month—for a total return of $177 every year. This return on investment is shown in balance sheet below.
For the average new home, the 2012 IECC will only increase construction costs by a total of $1,622. When this amount is rolled into the average mortgage, real costs to homebuyers will mean a down payment increase of only $324.58, and $6.21 extra on monthly mortgage bills.
MonthMortgage Increase
Monthly Energy Savings
1 $324.58 $21.00 -$303.58
2 $6.21 $21.00 -$288.79
3 $6.21 $21.00 -$274.00
4 $6.21 $21.00 -$259.21
5 $6.21 $21.00 -$244.42
6 $6.21 $21.00 -$229.63
7 $6.21 $21.00 -$214.84
8 $6.21 $21.00 -$200.05
9 $6.21 $21.00 -$185.26
10 $6.21 $21.00 -$170.47
11 $6.21 $21.00 -$155.68
12 $6.21 $21.00 -$140.89
19 $6.21 $21.00 -$37.36
20 $6.21 $21.00 -$22.57
21 $6.21 $21.00 -$7.78
22 $6.21 $21.00 $7.01
23 $6.21 $21.00 $21.80
24 $6.21 $21.00 $36.59
BREAK EVEN AND START EARNING $15 IN PROFIT EVERY MONTH.
CumulativeCost/Bene�t
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This model assumes a 2,400 square foot home. The mortgage is conservatively set at 30 years, with 20% down and the current average nationwide interest rate of 4.03%. With a lower down payment—such as 10% down—consumers will break even on their investment even sooner.
FOR NEW HOMES IN
Houston, TX
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Homes are the biggest investment we make—and everyone deserves a home that meets national minimum energy e�ciency standards. While it’s true that homeowners can always improve the e�ciency of their homes, it is far more cost-e�ective to upgrade building components during construction, putting in better windows or swapping out one grade of insulation for a better one. Here’s what buyers get with the 2012 IECC:
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High-efficiency Lighting
HOUSTONCLIMATE ZONE 2
$ 5 0
Window Upgrades
$ 1 , 4 2 8
Hot Water Insulation
Additional Upgrades:
Sealed & Insulated Attic Hatch
$ 1 0 0
$ 1 0 0
$3 0 2 ATTIC
Insulation Upgrades
$15 profit every monthHomes built to the 2012 IECC could yield a
and $5,000 over 30 years.
2012 ENERGY CODE Payback:
FOR NEW HOMES IN
Houston, TX
HVAC System Savings $ 4 0 8+
Programmable
$ 5 0Thermostat