Energize Delaware’s ZeMod Home wins national award
Delaware’s only Zero Energy modular home has won the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Award.
The ZeMod is Energize Delaware’s Zero Energy program in partnership with Milford Housing Development Corporation, Beracah Homes Inc. and Vermont Energy Investment Corporation.
ZeMod homes are designed to produce nearly as much energy as they annually use. The ZeMod program makes them affordable for low- to moderate-income people though grants and down-payment assistance.
The ZeMod comes complete with Energy Star appliances; exceptional air sealing with high-performance windows and doors, super-insulated envelope, indoor air-quality monitoring with fresh-air ventilation, built-in dehumidification, high-efficiency HVAC and hot water systems; healthy low-VOC building materials; and solar panels on the roof.
“Our ZeMod program was designed to create an energy-efficient home for low- to moderate-income families. It makes high utility bills nonexistent. We are happy the Department of Energy has honored our program with the award,” said Tony DePrima, Energize Delaware executive director.
“We are happy that the ZeMod won this award. Our mission is to provide affordable, zero-energy modular homes which meet the highest standards of energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort and durability,” said Russell Huxtable, MHDC vice president and COO.
To learn more, go to ZeModDelaware.com.
