Tired of the Cold? 6 Ways a New Home will Cut your Energy Bills

Beat the Cold and Drafts with Energy Star Efficiency

6 Ways a new home will cut your energy bills:

1. High Tech Insulation
2. High Performance Windows
3. Tight Construction and Ducts
4. Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems
5. Efficient Appliances
6. Energy Efficient Lighting Systems

To earn the Energy Star, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.  These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. 

With homebuying increasingly interested in green building, energy efficiency is the place to start.  That's because the energy used in homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants which contribute to smog, acid rain, and risks of global warming.  So, the less energy used, the less air pollution generated. 

The easy way to make sure a new home is energy efficient is to look for the blue Energy Star mark, the government backed symbol for energy efficiency.  Learn more over the next few days about how the new homes at Homestead Oak can provide you with a level of comfort in knowning our homes carry the Energy Star seal of approval.