Home Specifications

• 1,188 square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• .96 AFUE natural gas furnace
• .94 Energy Factor natural gas water heater
• 16 SEER air conditioning system
• R-46 attic insulation; R-19 wall insulation
• U-value .25, SHGC .2 windows
• 10.5 kW of solar photovoltaic panels

Home Certifications 

• HERS Index Score: -33
• EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Home, Version 3.1
• EPA Indoor airPLUS Qualified Home 
• First Zero Net Energy Home in Kentucky

Home Partners

Owensboro-Daviess Habitat for Humanity, Jagoe Homes, Boardwalk, Southern Star, Driven Solar, OMU, Quantum Raters, Rinnai, Kizer Construction & Design, A Ton of Service, Watkins Nursery, Steinkamp of Owensboro, Sun Windows, AO Smith, Winsupply of Owensboro, and Aero Barrier

Homeowner

Jamie Sowders is a single mother of four children—Jamya, Jamasia, Camille, and Kingston. Jamie has set the example by working hard and is raising her children to be involved and excel in school and the community. Jamya will graduate from nursing school, with an associate’s degree, and will begin her bachelor’s program this coming fall; Jamasia, a high school cheerleader, works as a lifeguard at Atlantis Swim Club; Camille is active with middle school cheerleading; and Kingston is playing middle school football and baseball.