FOR NEW HOMES IN

UTAH 6 Climate Zone

2012 International Energy Conservation Code

Upgrading new homes in Utahs Climate Zone 6 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. For the average new home, the 2012 IECC will only increase construction costs by a total of $2,106-3,081. When this amount is rolled into the average mortgage, real costs to homebuyers will mean a down payment increase of only $421-616, and $8-15 extra on monthly mortgage bills. The added mortgage costs will be o set by monthly energy savings of $52, helping homebuyers pay o their initial investment in only ten to sixteen months. After breaking even during that time, the home will return buyers a pro t of at least $38 per monthfor a total return of $452 every year. This return on investment is shown in balance sheet below. For additional Incremental Cost Analysis, please visit energycodesocean.org.

10 16 MONTHs
Break-Even Point

$301.77
2-year Prot

27%

Annual Energy Reduction

$1,656.53
5-year Prot

Energy Code Payback for Utah Single Family Homes

Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mortgage Increase $616.16 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 $14.76 Monthly Energy Savings $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 $52.39 Cumulative Cost/Bene t -$563.77 -$526.13 -$488.50 -$450.87 -$413.24 -$375.60 -$337.97 -$300.34 -$262.71 -$225.08 -$187.44 -$149.81 -$112.18 -$74.55 -$36.91 $0.72 $38.35 $75.98

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 paymentsuch as 10% downconsumers will break even on their investment even sooner.

BREAK EVEN AND START EARNING $38 IN PROFIT EVERY MONTH.

FOR NEW HOMES IN

2012 ENERGY CODE Payback:

UTAH 6 Climate Zone

Homes are the biggest investment we makeand everyone deserves a home that meets national minimum energy e ciency standards. While its 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. Heres what buyers get with the 2012 IECC:

CLIMATE ZONE 6

High-eciency Lighting

$ 50
Window Upgrades

$ 357 JAMB EXTENSION $ 300 [IF APPLICABLE]

Whole-house Sealing and Testing

$ 350
Programmable Thermostat

$ 50
Hot Water Insulation

$ 100
Insulation Upgrades

$ 578-1,253 WALL $ 202 BASEMENT

$139 $100 $180

Homes built to the 2012 IECC could yield a

Additional Upgrades:
Hard-Ducted Returns Sealed & Insulated Attic Hatch Improved Bathroom Ventilation

$38 profit every month

and $13,000 over 30 years.

For additional Incremental Cost Analysis, please visit energycodesocean.org