How Do Fedro Custom Homes Earn the ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are independently verified by a third party home energy rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. A plan review and two separate inspections are conducted before a Fedro Custom Home receives the ENERGY STAR. The plan review and inspections ensure that the home is at least 30% more energy efficient than homes built to the National Model Energy Code.
Properly installed insulation in floors, walls, and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
Windows with advanced coatings and construction help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.
- TIGHT CONSTRUCTION AND TIGHT DUCTS
Advanced techniques for sealing holes and cracks in the home's "envelope" and in the heating and cooling ducts help reduce drafts, moisture, pollen, dust, pests, and noise. A more tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality, while lowering utility and maintenance costs.
- MORE EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
Energy-efficient, properly installed heating and cooling systems use less energy, which reduced utility bills.You can expect higher quality and greater durability.
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Benefits of Living in an ENERGY STAR Home
- LOWER UTILITY BILLS & OWNERSHIP COSTS
Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating--amounting to $200-$400 in annual savings. Over the average 7 to 8 years you may live in your home, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial.
A comfortable home is warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and free from drafts and outside noise. ENERGY STAR qualified homes keep out excessive heat, cold, and noise and ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms--making these homes more comfortable.
Tight construction and long-lasting, efficient equipment make ENERGY STAR homes more durable, helping to minimize many of the maintenance problems found in typical homes.
- HEALTHIER HOME
ENERGY STAR homes provide a living environment that is healthier than traditional homes due to improved indoor air quality. Tightly constructed homes and ductwork can more effectively block dust, moisture, pollen, pests, and other pollutants from entering the home..
- PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Homes can be a greater source of pollution than cars. The typical home generates more greenhouse gas emissions than a typical car. The less energy used in our homes, the less air pollution emitted.
- SMART INVESTMENT
By the end of the decade, more than 2 million homes are expected to earn the ENERGY STAR. The trend is clear. By choosing a home with the ENERGY STAR label, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell. This can often translate into higher resale value.
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