SIPA members FischerSIPS and BASF are key product suppliers in the Cool Energy House, an energy-retrofit demonstration project made possible by the technical innovations of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America Retrofit Alliance (BARA). The house, located in Windermere, Florida, will be open for tours during the NAHB International Builder’s Show, Feb. 8-11, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
The improvements to this 1996 home have reduced energy consumption by more than 50 percent. One of the major contributors to the energy reduction was the specification of structural insulated panels (SIPs) from FischerSIPS made of BASF Neopor insulation for the garage walls and two-story addition. Neopor insulation contains graphite particles that reflect and absorb thermal radiation and provide better insulating performance by up to 20 percent more than traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS).
“We know that energy efficiency starts with a well-insulated building envelope,” said Damian Pataluna, President of FischerSIPS. “Since FischerSIPS with Neopor can increase energy efficiency by up to 20 percent, using them in wall and roof systems makes it easier for builders and architects to reach aggressive energy-saving goals.”
To learn more about the Cool Energy House, visit the BARA team website.
