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Title: Best Practices Case Study: Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Webb, Las Vegas Division

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1220927

Case study of Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division, who certified nearly 1,200 homes to the DOE Builders Challenge between 2008 and 2012. All of the homes by Las Vegas’ biggest builder achieved HERS scores of lower than 70, and many floor plans got down to the mid 50s, with ducts located in sealed attics insulated along the roof line, advanced framing, and extra attention to air sealing.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
OSTI ID:
1220927
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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