The smallest effort can make all the difference!
With energy prices rising and non renewable fuels being depleted, incorporating green
building products and practices into your home results in both a quality home and financial
savings you can appreciate for years to come!
Increased energy efficiency
Green Built construction practices and products make homes more
energy efficient. Proper insulation, air sealing, efficient windows,
a heating/cooling system and appliances that run efficiently and result in
lower monthly electricity bills, up to 65% lower...
Now that can make all the difference! Consider this:
Energy efficient windows keep the summer heat and winter cold out!
Did you know that heat gain and loss through windows
can account for up to 50% of a home’s heating and
cooling needs? Windows with a minimum R-value of 2.86
let light in and reflect heat back out.
Tight construction reduces heat loss.
Hundreds of holes and cracks in a typical home can quickly
add up to the equivalent of an open window in your house
365 days a year! In a Green Built home, all ductwork joints
are sealed with low toxic mastic or gaskets, and an exterior
air infiltration barrier which creates a tighter home and
smaller utility bills.
Efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation can reduce heating and cooling bills.
A highly efficient heating and cooling system in your home can save
you from 10-40 percent on heating and cooling bills.
Water heating is a major portion of your utility bill. Water heating is
the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 13%
of your utility bill. A Green built high efficient water heater and 1/2” insulation
on all hot water lines and heat traps installed on hot pipe connections.
ENERGY STAR lighting provides better lighting more efficiently.
Standard light fixtures use a lot of energy (approximately 10% of a home’s electricity bill)
and produce a lot of heat. Green Built homes include ENERGY STAR lighting, which is
designed to consume less energy, emit less heat and provide better lighting levels.
Energy efficient appliances are smart investments.
Green built homes may include dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines and refrigerators that
are ENERGY STAR compliant, using less water and energy. When buying an appliance, remember
that it has two price tags; what you pay to take it home and what you pay for the energy and
water it uses. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use
10-50% less energy and water than standard models.