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Jackson County REMC has long placed
a priority on energy efficiency, and customers appreciate the effort. Recent
surveys confirm customers are overwhelmingly in support of the benefits of a
well-insulated, electrically heated home.
After months of planning,
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives in Central and Southern Indiana adopted a set
of
qualifications for the Indiana
Touchstone Energy Home.
An Indiana Touchstone Energy Home
features:
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R-19 total wall insulation
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R-42 ceiling insulation
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Attic ventilation
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Conditioned crawl space with perimeter R-10
insulation & moisture control
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Double pane, Low-E windows
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Metal insulated exterior doors
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Infiltration control to help prevent air
leaks
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Externally-vented exhaust systems in
bathrooms and kitchen
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Exterior house wrap
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Heating and cooling ducts located in
conditioned space
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Ultra energy-efficient electric water heating
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High-efficiency electric heat pump or
geothermal unit
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House-wide moisture control and water management
Touchstone Energy
®
HomeSM
Benefits
For the builder -
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Greater recognition as an energy-efficient
home builder
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Improved "word-of-mouth" advertising by
consumers
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More satisfied home owners with lower energy
bills
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More marketing and sales opportunities
For the home owner -
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Lower energy bills
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Increased comfort
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Higher home resale value
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Pride in owning an energy-efficient
Touchstone Energy Home
Indiana Touchstone
Energy® HOME