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LED INTERIOR LIGHTING
SUMMARY | LIGHTING LABELS | TYPES OF BULBS | CONNECTED LIGHTING
LIVING ROOM
LIGHTING
As the home’s warm and
welcoming center, the living
room is a place where memories
are created with family and
friends. Choosing the right light
means assessing a variety of
product performance criteria
like longevity, efficacy, energy
consumption, cost, color quality
and comfort.
LED lamps and luminaires offer
high-quality light with reliable
ultra-low-energy use.
VS VS
8
LED
LIFE SPAN:
20,000 hours or more
9W to generate 800 lumens
9 lumens per watt
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
EFFICACY:
6
CFL
5,000 hours
2 lumens per watt
LIFE SPAN:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
EFFICACY:
INCANDESCENT
700 hours
13 lumens per watt
LIFE SPAN:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
EFFICACY:
Select dedicated units that don’t contain screw-base
sockets. This choice aligns with state energy-efficiency
standards for new and certain remodeled homes.
recessed fixtures
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READING
LIGHTING
LABELS
The Lighting Facts label gives
you the necessary information to
select the most energy-efficient
bulb to meet household needs.
The label details a bulb’s light
output, energy cost, anticipated
life span, color appearance and
wattage. In addition, the front
display panel on the packaging
also features the estimated
annual energy cost for the bulb.
Understanding and assessing LED
product performance.
Light Output (Lumens)
Watts
Lumens per Watt (Efficacy)
Color Accuracy
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Warranty
Light Color 4108 (Bright White)Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)
Warm White Bright White Daylight
2,700 K 3,000 K 4,500 K 6,500 K
Yes
84
1777
16.69
107
LIGHTING FACTS
WATTS
Measures energy
required to light the
product. The lower
the wattage, the
less energy used.
COLOR RENDERING
INDEX (CRI)
Measures color accuracy.
LIGHT OUTPUT
Measures light output.
The higher the number,
the more light emitted.
CORRELATED COLOR
TEMPERATURE (CCT)
Measures light color.
LUMENS PER WATT
Measures efficiency.
The higher the number, the
more efficient the product.
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FORMS AND
FACTORS
Historically, most decorative
fixtures have been designed
around traditional high-wattage
incandescent lamps and screw-in
Edison sockets. By contrast, the
ZNE home uses new LED units
that integrate the light source
into the fixture in order to deliver
the right amount of light without
a high energy cost.
Choosing the right lamps means
starting with lumens, not watts.
COMPARING LUMENS vs. WATTS
Compare the lumens, not watts, of light sources to ensure adequate
light levels are achieved.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office
led bulbs LAST 20,000+ HOURS
25x LONGER THAN INCANDESCENTS.
LUMENS
DIMMER
LESSEFFICIENTMOREEFFICIENT
BRIGHTER
Standard
Incandescents
Halogen
Incandescents
CFLs
LEDs
40W
450 800 1,100 1,600
60W 75W 100W
29W 43W 53W 72W
10W 13W 16W 20W
5W 9W 15W 19W
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ILLUMINATING
CONNECTIONS
As part of the “Internet of
Things,” an emerging class of
residential lighting products
are designed to communicate
over a wireless network. The
twin benefits: remote control
convenience together with new
energy savings opportunities.
That includes being able to check
whether the lights were left on at
home using a mobile phone.
Enabling both centralized and
remote home lighting control.
ON
OFF
ON OFF
MOBILE DEVICES
ROUTER
NETWORKED LIGHTING
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BEYOND ZNE
SUMMARY
GREEN
BUILDING
GUIDANCE
While LEED for homes provides
useful standards, many California
residential building pros rely
on GreenPoint Rated to ensure
they’re following best practices
in construction and interior
completion. Offering a wide
variety of useful checklists and
guides, the service provides
useful advice and action steps
for both new and existing home
construction. Following these
insights results in a safer and
healthier residence.
A healthy interior household
environment is a ZNE must.
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15%— 84%
By 2018, the U.S. Green Building Council
estimates the percentage of green new-home
construction projects will increase fivefold.
LIVING ROOM AIR QUALITY CHECKLIST
USE
Zero Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) wall and ceiling paints and low-VOC caulks and adhesives.
CHOOSE
Environmentally preferable materials for interior finish on cabinets, trim, doors and countertops.
SELECT
Products that comply with the Health Product Declaration Open Standard.
INCORPORATE
Low-emitting flooring that meets California Department of Public Health Standard Method—2010.
INSTALL
Durable and/or thermal mass flooring.

HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS
SUMMARY
CHOOSING
ENERGY-
EFFICIENT
WINDOWS
The National Fenestration Rating
Council (NFRC) provides the
most accepted window product
ratings. U-factor measures how
well a window prevents heat
transfer—lower is better. The
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC) indicates how much
of the sun’s heat is blocked
and, with the exception of a
few coastal areas, a rating of
0.25 is recommended. Visible
Transmittance (VT) measures the
amount of visible light that can
pass through the glass.
Climate, ratings, design and
installation all play a role.
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Ratings generally fall between 0.20 and 1.20.
The lower the U-factor, the better a product
is at keeping heat in. U-factor is particularly
important during the winter heating season.
This label displays U-factor in U.S. units.
Expressed as a
number between
0 and1, the higher
the VT, the higher
the potential for
daylighting.
An exterior shaded window admits less solar heat regardless of the SHGC rating.
When sun doesn’t strike the glass, less heat is transmitted to the interior.
Also expressed as a
number between 0 and1,
the lower the SHGC, the
better a product is at
blocking heat gain.
Rates typically fall in a
range between 0.1 and
0.3. The lower the rating,
the better a product is at
keeping air out. AL is an
optional rating for
manufacturers.
WINDOW LABEL
EXTERIOR WINDOW SHADING
U-factor Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient (SHGC)
Air Leakage (AL)Visible
Transmittance (VT)
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS
World’s Best
Window Co.
Series “2000”
Casement
Vinyl Clad Wood Frame
U-factor (U.S. / I-P)
Visible Transmittance
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Air Leakage (U.S. / I-P)
Double Glazing Argon Fill Low E
ABC-X-1-00001-00001
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RATINGS
0.60
0.25 0.25
Manufacturer stipulates that these ratings conform to applicable NFRC procedures for determining whole
product performance. NFRC ratings are determined for a fixed set of environmental conditions and a
specific product size. NFRC does not recommend any product and does not warrant the suitability of any
product for any specific use. Consult manufacturer’s literature for other product performance information.
www.nfrc.org

PLUG LOAD
SUMMARY | POWER STRIP
OPTIMIZING
LIVING ROOM
PLUG LOAD
As an entertainment center, the
living room plays host to a wide
variety of devices. But while new
generations of TVs, cable boxes,
speakers, amplifiers and gaming
consoles have improved in terms
of sophistication, they’re all still
relative energy hogs. To enhance
savings, choose ENERGY STAR®
Most Efficient models and plug
them into advanced power strips.
Amp up energy savings by
connecting electronics to
advanced power strips.
Using this technology helps reduce
“vampire” or “phantom load,” which
is the electricity that equipment draws
while turned off but still plugged in.
SMART POWER STRIPS
VAMPIRE LOADS ADD UP
TYPICAL POWER CONSUMPTION OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, IN WATTS
DEVICE ON
40-INCH LCD TV 200
13
123
173
17
33.7
1,100
240-32042-INCH PLASMA TV
DVD PLAYER
STEREO
XBOX 360
NINTENDO WII
POWER TOOL BATTERY CHARGER
COFFEE MAKER
OFF
1-3
1-30
2.3
23.4
2.2
0.8
1
—
STANDBY MODE
—
—
—
10
168
10
4.2
70
Source: National Rural Electrical Cooperative (2010)
The Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory,
estimates standby
power consumption
accounts for about10 percent of the
total electricity used by the average
U.S. household.
10%
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PLUG LOAD
SUMMARY | POWER STRIP
SMART HOMES
WITH SMART
FEATURES
A smart power strip helps
reduce standby power loss while
providing surge protection and
standard functionality. Outlets
with programmable timers
automatically turn equipment
off or on at prescheduled times.
Occupancy-sensing power strips
have outlets that are controlled
by a motion detector. Current-
sensing units respond when they
detect a device entering sleep
mode or being turned off or on.
Technology that helps prevent
electronics from drawing power
even when turned off.
Cornell University estimates that vampire
loads can add about $200 in yearly energy
costs for an average U.S. home.
According to the National Renewable
Energy Laboratory, the energy wasted
from vampire loads could have powered
Power strips cut energy
waste and add convenience
by turning off electronics,
lamps and other items for
household occupants.HOMES
did you know?
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SUMMARY | CIRCADIAN LIGHTING | COLOR QUALITY
LIGHTING THE
KITCHEN WITH
LEDS
Today’s LEDs are up to the
many challenges involved with
effective ZNE lighting design.
That includes ambient lighting
that provides a comfortable level
of brightness without causing
glare. Task lighting that gives
occupants illumination where
it is needed, along with the
ability to switch it on only when
wanted. And, accent lighting that
highlights architectural features,
spotlights artwork, or showcases
key interior design elements.
High-quality light, optimal
efficiency and ultralong life make
LED technology essential to ZNE.
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LED under-cabinet lighting uses about 50 percent less energy compared to
fluorescent products, while lasting significantly longer. As part of a design that
combines task lighting with ambient and accent lighting that sets the mood, the
toe-kick illumination guides the way for safe midnight trips to the fridge.

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LED under-cabinet lighting uses about 50 percent less energy compared to
fluorescent products, while lasting significantly longer. As part of a design that
combines task lighting with ambient and accent lighting that sets the mood, the
toe-kick illumination guides the way for safe midnight trips to the fridge.
LIGHTING THE
KITCHEN WITH
LEDS
Today’s LEDs are up to the
many challenges involved with
effective ZNE lighting design.
That includes ambient lighting
that provides a comfortable level
of brightness without causing
glare. Task lighting that gives
occupants illumination where
it is needed, along with the
ability to switch it on only when
wanted. And, accent lighting that
highlights architectural features,
spotlights artwork, or showcases
key interior design elements.
High-quality light, optimal
efficiency and ultralong life make
LED technology essential to ZNE.

LIGHTING FOR
HEALTH &
WELLBEING
The evidence is clear that
intensity, exposure time and
radiant power per specific
wavelength of light have a
significant impact on human
biology. That’s why the ZNE
home delivers the right light
for the right time of day. In the
morning, that’s illumination that
says “get up and go.” When it’s
dark, motion-controlled amber
lights in toe-kick areas can
provide safe navigation without
blasting the midnight snacker
wide awake.
To look and function as it should,
kitchen lighting needs to reflect
circadian cycles.
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Circadian adaptive lighting is illumination designed to mirror the way human
biology reacts to different light temperatures throughout the day. Bright cool
light in the morning triggers a state of increased alertness. Warm amber in the
evening sets the stage for rest. Night lighting designed for way-finding should
be red-amber above 550 nm. Avoiding blue light within the wavelength range of
400–480 nm at night helps maintain healthy sleep rhythms.

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Circadian adaptive lighting is illumination designed to mirror the way human
biology reacts to different light temperatures throughout the day. Bright cool
light in the morning triggers a state of increased alertness. Warm amber in the
evening sets the stage for rest. Night lighting designed for way-finding should
be red-amber above 550 nm. Avoiding blue light within the wavelength range of
400–480 nm at night helps maintain healthy sleep rhythms.
LIGHTING FOR
HEALTH &
WELLBEING
The evidence is clear that
intensity, exposure time and
radiant power per specific
wavelength of light have a
significant impact on human
biology. That’s why the ZNE
home delivers the right light
for the right time of day. In the
morning, that’s illumination that
says “get up and go.” When it’s
dark, motion-controlled amber
lights in toe-kick areas can
provide safe navigation without
blasting the midnight snacker
wide awake.
To look and function as it should,
kitchen lighting needs to reflect
circadian cycles.

MEASURING
HIGH-QUALITY,
LIVABLE
LIGHTING
As every lighting expert knows,
the industry uses standard
metrics to usefully describe the
visible characteristics of light.
“Color temperature” indicates
whether the light will appear
relatively warm or cool—for an
incandescent-like glow, choose
a low temperature in the 2,700 K
to 3,000 K range. A second
metric is “color rendering index,”
or CRI, which indicates how
precisely the light renders colors.
Opt for a CRI of 90 or above for
greatest accuracy.
Two keys to optimal illumination.
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Select indoor hardwired luminaires with a CCT of 4,000 K and below.
COLOR TEMPERATURES
IN THE KELVIN SCALE
The higher the temperature,
the cooler the color.
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
CLEAR BLUE SKY
CLOUDY SKY
MIDDAY SUN
MOONLIGHT
MORNING/EVENING
STANDARD INCANDESCENT
SUNRISE/SUNSET
CANDLE FLAME
2,700 K 3,000 K 4,000 K

BEYOND ZNE
SUMMARY
THE
SUSTAINABLE
KITCHEN
Achieving ZNE means zeroing
in on the most energy-intensive
spaces in the house, including
the kitchen. That starts with
selecting an ENERGY STAR®
certified dishwasher that saves
water as well as energy. But
it goes further with steps that
include low-flow faucets and
a layout that makes it easy
to recycle on a daily basis.
Together, it adds up to energy
savings, resource conservation
and recovery blended into one
tasty package.
Here, design starts with
maximizing resources and
minimizing waste.
The amount of household and yard
waste that can be composted rather
than thrown into the trash.
GOOD FOR GREEN
70%
When it comes to resource
recovery, convenience is key.
That’s why the ZNE kitchen
features drawers that provide
immediate access to recycling
and composting bins.
DESIGNED FOR CONVENIENCE
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KITCHEN APPLIANCES
SUMMARY | SELECTION GUIDE | SETTINGS
ENERGY-AWARE
KITCHEN
APPLIANCES
Creating a high-performance
kitchen that delivers both energy
and water savings requires
choosing appliances that are
up to the task. Fortunately,
innovations in everything from
refrigerator insulation and
compressors to the dishwasher’s
sensor, filtration and cleaning
systems have produced better
results and with far less waste.
Among the ZNE home’s not-
so-secret weapons: better
refrigerators and dishwashers.
of water over
its lifetime.
gallons
1,600
A new, ENERGY STAR®
certified
dishwasher will save, on average,
did you know?
A dishwasher built
before 1994 wastes
more than 10 gallons
of water per cycle.
10GALLONS
If every appliance purchased this year were ENERGY STAR certified, we would:
Prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions from 420,000 cars.
Save about 3 billion kWh per year of electricity.
Save $580 million in annual energy costs.
Save more than 25 billion gallons of water per year.
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KITCHEN APPLIANCES
APPLIANCE
SELECTION
GUIDE
Make it a practice to look at
label details, especially for
ENERGY STAR®
certified models.
What you’ll find is that qualified
refrigerators are 20 percent
more efficient than standard
models while similarly rated
dishwashers save 10 percent
over the alternatives. For even
bigger savings, look for units
that have gone the next step
to achieve ENERGY STAR Most
Efficient status.
Every model has two price tags:
what it costs to buy and what it
costs to run.
Look for the ENERGY STAR label to find
essential performance information.
Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use.
Refrigerator-Freezer
• Automatic Defrost
• Top-Mounted Freezer
• Without through-the-Door Ice Service
Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost,
top-mounted freezer, without through-the-door ice service.
Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost
of 10.65 cents per kWh.
For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/energy.
Haier
Models: HRF08***
Capacity: 8.1 Cubic Feet
$39
$35 $49
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost
370kWh
Estimated Yearly Electricity Use
Cost Range of Similar Models
U.S. Government Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase.
energy star label
Remember that dishwashers that
earn the ENERGY STAR label also
save up to14 percent more water.
Forgo extras like side-by-side doors,
ice makers and through-the-door
dispensers to obtain the highest
level of energy performance.
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KITCHEN APPLIANCES
SETTINGS THAT
SAVE ENERGY
To start, saving energy means
selecting the right refrigerator
temperatures—35°F and 38°F
for the fresh food section with
freezers always locked at 0°F.
Similarly, dishwashers should
be set to about 120°F. For best
results, the unit’s economy or
energy-save setting will also cut
about three liters of water out of
the typical standard cycle.
Choosing the right appliances
is important. So is showing new
owners know how to use them.
Recommended
temperatures
are 35°–38°F
for fresh food.
did you know?
The “rinse hold” feature on
a dishwasher consumes an
unnecessary 3–7 gallons of
hot water.
ENERGY STAR®
suggests avoiding
the heat-dry, rinse-hold, and
prerinse features to use less
water and energy.
GOOD GREEN ZNE
KITCHEN FACT #1:
Unit performance is optimized when refrigerators
and freezers maintain recommended temperatures
that will keep them from getting too cold.
GOOD GREEN ZNE
KITCHEN FACT #2:
MILK
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WATER IN THE KITCHEN
SUMMARY
WATERSENSE
IS ALSO WISE
In 2006, learning from the
success of the ENERGY STAR®
program, the EPA established a
similar rating service for water-
using appliances and equipment.
Today, the WaterSense program
gives architects, designers,
contractors and consumers
critical product guidance. In
order to qualify, a model has
to be at least 20 percent more
water efficient than the category
average.
Smart water-saving means
choosing products with the right
label for the ZNE home.
A TIMELY IDEA
To date, the program has saved more
than $21.7 BILLION in utility bills.
Along with 1.1 trillion gallons
of water saved since 2006.
The three years between fall 2011 and fall
2014 was the driest period in California
since record keeping began in 1895.2011 2014
Like ENERGY STAR, only highly
rated products carry this label.
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PLUG LOAD
SUMMARY
MINIMIZING
ENERGY
WASTE
According to the EPA, business
equipment use is the nation’s
fastest growing sector of energy
consumption. Fortunately, in
the home office, it’s easy to
save both kilowatts and dollars
by using ENERGY STAR®
qualified
products that are connected to
smart power strips designed to
turn off when equipment is not
in use. To add to the round-the-
clock savings, electronics should
be set to “sleep mode” after 20
minutes of inactivity.
Get opportune savings with
active equipment controls.
Plug loads can account for
up to 20 percent of home
energy consumption.
Turning off computers at night saves
energy. User instructions detail how
to completely shut down the machine.
20%
Prevent phantom energy drain by connecting electronics to advanced power strips.
a plug for less waste
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SUMMARY
LAYERS OF
LIGHTING
WITH LEDS
Workspace lighting systems
should combine ambient, task
and accent lamps to contribute
attractive variety and visual
interest to the space. To reduce
loads without compromising
comfort, use localized LEDs
targeting specific areas.
Designs that shine add depth
and texture.
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Task lighting should be bright
enough to prevent eye strain,
but designed to minimize glare.
For best color accuracy, choose lighting with a Color Rendering Index of 90 or higher.
80 CRI 90 CRI
ILLUMINATION THAT WORKS

BEYOND ZNE
SUMMARY
RECYCLING
AND REUSE
While the primary point of
recycling is to reduce landfill
use, material conservation also
helps offset the energy needed
to manufacture new products.
The ZNE home also contributes
additional savings by furnishing
the home office with tables,
equipment, seating and supplies
that embody as much upcycled
content as possible.
Reducing, reusing and recycling
are all part of a virtuous cycle in
the ZNE home.
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RECYCLED PAPER
RECYCLED ALUMINUM
DISPOSAL OPTIONS
60% The EPA estimates that producing a recycled paper
product uses only 60 percent of the energy
required to create one from fresh wood pulp.
Recycling an aluminum can requires
less than 5 percent of the energy
that would be expended in creating
a similar can out of fresh bauxite ore.
In California, almost anything electronic is banned from landfills, including
computers, monitors, peripherals, phones, TVs, DVD players, stereos,
microwave ovens, PDAs and iPods. Ask your local waste management
company for disposal options.
5%

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