Electric Heat Pump
Electric heat pumps or geothermal systems are required for heating and cooling.

HVAC equipment is sized and installed per the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).

Size is based upon energy rater load calculation, plus 15% or 6,000 Btuh's, whichever is less.

Air source heat pumps must be ARI rated (ASHP ≥ HSPF 9.25) with a minimum 15 SEER.

All Geothermal heat pumps fall within HOME program specifications.

Programmable thermostats are put in place and have "adaptive recovery" technology to prevent the excessive use of electric back-up heating.

For a complete listing and description of the Touchstone Energy Home Standards, click here.