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Comfort Advantage Home

Whether you are building or remodeling your dream home, Singing River Electric’s Comfort Advantage program can help you save energy while maintaining comfort.
The Comfort Advantage Program was developed by cooperatives in Mississippi specifically for our climate and region. The standards set guidelines for heating and cooling, windows, insulation and more. (see below)

Comfort Advantage Plus is designed for those seeking a higher level of efficiency. These homes have stringent requirements that provide even greater comfort and lower utility bills.

Working with you

Singing River Electric representatives work with directly with members during the design phase of construction and perform heat load calculations in order to properly size heating and cooling equipment. We can also provide inspections throughout the construction process to ensure standards are met. Members who build Comfort Advantage homes are eligible for incentives upon completion of the home.

For more information on our Comfort Advantage Home or to find out about Comfort Advantage Incentives, please contact a member services representative at any Singing River Electric office.

2007 Comfort Advantage Home Program Standards

Required Features	Comfort Advantage	Comfort Advantage Plus
HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
13 SEER Electric Heat Pump	x
14 SEER Electric Heat Pump or an ARI-Rated Geothermal System		X
ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostat		X
Ductwork sealed with mastic (no duct tape)	x	X
5% or less duct leakage found with pressure test		Optional
Duct Insulation: R-4 in conditioned space, R-6 in attic and crawlspace	x	X
Heating and cooling equipment sized according to industry standards in Manual J	x	X
HVAC equipment and duct work inspected after installation		Optional
WATER HEATING
Electric water heater with a 0.90 energy factor	x	X
Insulate pipes and use heat traps	x	X
INSULATION
R-38 Attic Insulation	X	X
R-13 Wall Insulation	x	X
R-19 floor insulation for crawl spaces	X	X
Insulation fills entire cavities- no voids or compressed batts- Attic insulation level without gaps and covers entire attic floor	X	X
WINDOWS
Double Pane Windows	X	X
Double Pane low-e windows		X
Glass area no more than 20% of floor area	X	X
Windows rated to .60 U-factor and 0.60 SHGC	X
Windows rated to .40 U-factor and 0.35 SHGC		X
AIR RETARDERS
All penetrations through exterior walls sealed	X	X
Sill insulation between slab and bottom plate	X	X
Housewrap or building paper covers exterior sheathing in wood framed houses	X	X
Canned lights rated as airtight and for insulated ceiling (ICAT)	X	X
Electrical boxes on exterior walls caulked or gasketed	X	X
Holes into attic sealed	X	X
Air leakage determined with blower door test		Optional
Optional Features	Choose 2	Choose 3
Radon vent pipe installed
Exhaust System in kitchen and baths
Exterior house wrap
ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights
Duct system in conditioned space
Compact fluorescent lighting (hard wired on 25% of fixtures)
ENERGY STAR Refrigerator
Supply and return air vents in each room
Air handler in conditioned space
Mechanical ventilation system
Continuous ridge vent
Radiant barrier in attic
Light color roof
Polyethylene (plastic) vapor barrier below gravel
Perimeter Slab Insulation with termite shield

For more information about Comfort Advantage, contact any Singing River Electric office and requesting the service right over the phone, or you can click here and submit form.