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We are an Energy Star builder committed
to building 100% of our homes to exceed the Energy
Star performance guidelines. If you are in the market for
a new home, want to do something significant for the environment
and want to save a lot of money heating and cooling your home, then
you should buy a home from us. Visit our Model Home
and Sales Office located at the entrance of White
Oak Farm.
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Did you
know that a typical home can cause twice the greenhouse gas
emissions of the typical car? |
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Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy
efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These
homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to
the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional
energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more
efficient than standard homes. That's because the energy used in
homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants,
which contributes to smog, acid rain, and risks of global warming.
So, the less energy used, the less air pollution generated.
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Each
ENERGY STAR qualified home can keep
4,500 lbs of greenhouse gases out of our air each year.
And because homes have such long life-spans, this environmental
benefit is huge. |
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- Effective Insulation Properly installed and
inspected insulation in floors, walls, and attics ensures even
temperatures throughout the house, reduced energy use, and increased
comfort.
- High-Performance Windows Energy-efficient windows
employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and
improved frames, to help keep heat in during winter and out during
summer.
- Tight Construction and Ducts Sealing holes
and cracks in the home's "envelope" and in heating and
cooling duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen,
and noise. maintenance.
- Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment In
addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating
and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and
improve the overall comfort of the home.
- Efficient Products ENERGY STAR qualified homes may also be equipped with ENERGY STAR qualified products — lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines.
- Third-Party Verification With the help of independent
Home Energy Raters, ENERGY STAR builder partners choose the most
appropriate energy-saving features for their homes. Additionally,
raters conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify the energy
efficiency measures, as well as insulation, air tightness, and
duct sealing details.
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