Spray Foam United States
Zero Energy Ready Home
ENERTITE® Open-Cell SPF Insulation
High-Performance Spray Foam for Energy-Efficient Homes
ProudGreenHome at Serenbe, GA
ENERTITE® open-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation was a key contributor to the first DOE-certified Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia—a high-performance 2,570 sq. ft. residence in the sustainable community of Serenbe, 32 miles south of Atlanta.
This showcase project was a collaboration between ProudGreenHome, architect LG Squared, Inc., and homebuilder The Imery Group, with spray foam installation by Vis Viva Energy & Services.
Project Overview
Project Focus: Georgia’s first DOE-certified Zero Energy Ready Home
Location: ProudGreenHome at Serenbe, Georgia
Project Type: High-performance residential construction
Home Size: 2,570 sq. ft.
Featured Application: Walls and ceilings
Product Featured: ENERTITE® open-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation
Project Partners: ProudGreenHome, LG Squared, Inc., the Imery Group, and Vis Viva Energy & Services
Key Goals: Improve energy efficiency, reduce air leakage, enhance thermal comfort, and help manage heating and cooling costs
Performance Result: ENERTITE helped support a whole-home infiltration rate of 0.23 ACH50 and contributed to a HERS® Index of -10 when combined with photovoltaic panels
Why ENERTITE?
ENERTITE® open-cell SPF delivers:
- Exceptional insulation performance
- Air sealing for energy efficiency and comfort
- Noise reduction for quieter living
- Adaptability to fill hard-to-reach areas
- Proven eco-efficiency and sustainability
- Applied as a liquid, ENERTITE® expands rapidly to fill cavities, surrounding pipes and wires with ease. It forms a continuous air barrier, reducing energy use for heating and cooling—while enhancing indoor air quality.
Built for Sustainability
ENERTITE® supports green building goals and long-term durability:
- Reduced air leakage lowers energy bills and GHG emissions
- Water-blown formulation for a lower environmental impact
- Backed by life cycle analysis for superior eco-efficiency
- This product exemplifies the integration of advanced building science with real-world sustainability results.
Certified Performance
- DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Certification
- EarthCraft House Project of the Year (2013)
- NAHB Single Family Project of the Year
- EarthCraft Platinum Certification
- Energy Star Version 3.0
- EPA Indoor airPLUS
- WaterSense Certification
This home provides an experience like no other. It is green, eco-friendly, energy and water efficient, durable, low-maintenance, healthy and comfortable. It functions as an integrated system with every component affecting the next, and everything flowing together to create the ultimate in sustainable living.