FOR NEW HOMES IN

Kansas City, MO

2012 International Energy Conservation Code

Upgrading new homes in Kansas City, Missouri 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 $1,460-2,293. When this amount is rolled into the average mortgage, real costs to homebuyers will mean a down payment increase of only $292-459, and $6-9 extra on monthly mortgage bills. The added mortgage costs will be o set by monthly energy savings of $51.73, helping homebuyers pay o their initial investment in only seven to eleven months. After breaking even during that time, the home will return buyers a pro t of at least $43 per monthfor a total return of $516 every year. This return on investment is shown in balance sheet below. For additional Incremental Cost Analysis, please visit energycodesocean.org.

7 11 MONTHs
Break-Even Point

$582.25
2-year Prot

25%

Annual Energy Reduction

$2,130.60
5-year Prot

Energy Code Payback for Kansas City Single Family Homes

Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mortgage Increase $458.70 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 $8.72 Monthly Energy Savings $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 $51.73 Cumulative Cost/Bene t -$406.97 -$363.96 -$320.95 -$277.94 -$234.93 -$191.92 -$148.91 -$105.90 -$62.89 -$19.88 $23.13 $66.14 $109.15 $152.16 $195.17 $238.18 $281.19 $324.20

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 $43 IN PROFIT EVERY MONTH.

FOR NEW HOMES IN

2012 ENERGY CODE Payback:

Kansas City, MO

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:

KANSAS CITY CLIMATE ZONE 4

High-eciency Lighting

$ 50
Window Upgrades

$ 179
Whole-house Sealing and Testing

$ 350
Programmable Thermostat

$ 50
Hot Water Insulation

$ 100
Insulation Upgrades

$ 613-1,446 WALL $ 507 CEILING

$177 $100 $150 + $815

Homes built to the 2012 IECC could yield a

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

$43 profit every month

and $15,000 over 30 years.

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