Stanton Homes completes first green-conscious home

in new Horizon neighborhood

2800 square feet of living area with guaranteed $80 per month heating and cooling costs

Custom home builder Stanton Homes celebrates the completion of its first Energy Wise home in the Horizon neighborhood, with the next already breaking ground in this new community just south of Chapel Hill.

Energy Wise comes with a written guarantee of heating and cooling costs. 

The custom home just completed offers over 2800 square feet - with a guaranteed average heating and cooling cost of no more than $80 per month! 

"We get excited every time we build an Energy Wise home, said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes.

"And we're especially pleased to bring Energy Wise homes to Horizon. The location is fantastic, the environment is private and comfortable, the trees are beautiful; it's a perfect setting for a green conscious home and we're thrilled to be able to lead the community with a home that combines both artistic personality and the sensibility of Energy Wise construction."

The heating and cooling costs guaranteed by Energy Wise for this home offer a 65% savings over what they could cost in the same home, if standard construction had been utilized.

The Energy Wise program offers 50-70% heating and cooling savings for homes built with this system.

Energy Wise uses a systems approach to heating and cooling a home based on blueprints, window sizes and types, and room dimensions. 

The HVAC system is precisely calculated, and spray foam insulation is used to fill every crack and crevice, followed by extensive caulking to prevent any air leakage. 

"Today's ecology-minded buyers are telling us that their first concern is the environment, followed by the growing cost of energy," said Williams. 

"When they find out that an Energy Wise home offers a written guarantee of 50-70% cost savings on heating and cooling over any standard home, while using fewer natural resources, it's a no-brainer.  They're even more excited when they find out Energy Wise homes don't have to be at the high end of affordability - Stanton Homes is putting together Energy Wise packages for homes starting in the $200s." 

Stanton Homes is one of only a few home builders in partnership with Healthy Home Insulation to provide Energy Wise guaranteed heating and cooling in affordable new homes throughout the Triangle region and beyond. 

"Energy Wise and spray foam insulation is an extremely viable solution to alleviating our dependence on fossil fuel, while improving our health and protecting the environment for future generations," said Tu Nguyen, CEO of Healthy Home Insulation. "We're pleased to be working with Stanton Homes to bring this kind of value to home owners."

The Energy Wise guarantee package is available as an option in any home in the Horizon neighborhood, as well as any Stanton Homes custom home when implemented at the planning stages. 

Horizon offers 38 total lots in Phase 1, ranging from 1 to 2.3 acres. 

Just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, Horizon is a wooded acreage community a mile off 15/501, and minutes from shopping, UNC Medical Center, UNC Chapel Hill.  Horizon offers a blend of city and country amenities - with low county taxes. 

"Energy Wise is an excellent choice for anyone looking to save on energy costs while enjoying a cleaner, tighter, more comfortable home," said Williams. 

"Based on the tremendous increase in requests over the past months, we're anticipating that this is the kind of home we'll be building a lot more of - in Horizon, as well as all across the Triangle and beyond."

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Energy Wise Becomes Efficiency of Choice for the Triangle

Guaranteed Savings Attracts 3 of 4 Homebuyers

Stanton Homes is pleased to announce a surge in requests for new homes that include green options, with 3 out of 4 expressing keen interest in Energy Wise heating, cooling, and insulation systems.  

Energy Wise is a guaranteed cost savings program Stanton Homes offers in partnership with Healthy Home Insulation. 

"We're seeing a tremendous amount of interest in the value this product brings to our new homes," said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes.  "Our partnership with  Healthy Home Insulation and the Energy Wise program enables homebuyers to take advantage of some real bargains, with the knowledge that they're also doing the right thing for our environment and their health."

Energy Wise use a systems approach to heating and cooling a home.  

It starts with a precise review of the blueprints, window sizes and types, and even the dimensions of each room. 

The HVAC system is precisely calculated. 

Bayseal foam insulation is used to fill every crack and crevice, then extensive caulking is added to prevent any air leakage. 

The Energy Wise system has been successfully installed in over 40,000 buildings, but has just recently become available in North Carolina. 

"We are very excited about the Energy Wise system that's going into our new Stanton Home," said Navy veteran Ryland Page, whose new home is nearing completion near the western side of the Triangle. 

"Energy Wise really appeals to us because it is so thorough and balanced.  Rather than adding a few random upgrades, it is an engineered system. It starts by addressing all three modes of heat transmission in and around the home, from caulking to resist convection, Icynene to resist convection and conduction, and heat rejecting windows to resist radiation. The system is really amazing - incorporating local climate data and solar exposure, and calculating the structure's heat load so well that it was able to guarantee the costs to run the HVAC equipment it has specified for the house."  

Energy Wise guarantees 50-70% cost savings on heating and cooling, with a written contract that includes a full energy analysis of the home and even a maximum monthly dollar amount.  

Not only that, but an Energy Wise home can also be ENERGY STAR certified, which adds an additional 5% monthly discount from Progress or Duke Energy. 

 Ryland and his wife Kelly carefully researched every part o f their home construction, and worked with Stanton Homes and Healthy Home Insulation to make decisions based on their desires to have a healthy, economically efficient, environmentally responsible home.

"We chose Stanton Homes primarily because of their knowledge of the VA's Specially Adapted Housing requirements, and the Stanton Homes for Heroes program.  We found out about Energy Wise while planning the home," said Page. 

"They are a pleasure to work with and our house is turning out great. These guys really do support the troops."

 "At Healthy Home Insulation, we want to offer the healthiest home possible with the absolute best systems on the market," said Tu Nguyen, CEO of Healthy Home Insulation. 

"We strongly believe that the Energy Wise system offers exactly that.  Between the engineered HVAC system and the Bayseal foam insulation, we're fully confident in the 50-70% savings guarantee we're able to offer homeowners.  This kind of savings makes a big difference in today's economy, particularly as energy costs continue to rise."

"Our ecology-minded buyers like the Pages are telling us that their first concern is the environment, and the second is the growing cost of energy," said Williams. 

"When they find out that an Energy Wise home offers a written guarantee of 50-70% cost savings on heating and cooling over any standard home, and uses fewer natural resources, they're excited." 

"Energy Wise's systemic approach to the entire structure made their claims of significant energy savings compelling to us," said Ryland. 

 Healthy Home Insulation has years of experience with spray foam insulation, and a dedication to providing quality products and services.

"After obtaining my degree in mechanical engineering, I spent 12 years as a Senior Engineer for several oil companies," said Ngyuen. 

"I saw first-hand the alarming global increase in fuel demands.  Energy Wise and spray foam insulation is an extremely viable solution to alleviating our dependence on fossil fuel, while improving our health and protecting the environment for future generations."

Healthy Home Insulation and Stanton Homes both offer free, personal consultations to discuss specific energy requirements for every home, with a precise cost benefit analysis of any floor plan.  Healthy Home Insulation's reputation for quality and responsiveness led HHI to become the first Raleigh area insulation company selected by Energy Wise to offer their system.

"We looked into the products and techniques used and compared them with standard options," said Page.  "Energy Wise provides a service for something we feel is very important to include in our new home.  The projected energy savings should pay for it in just a few years, and the rest is gravy. "

"Energy Wise is really a hit with homebuyers," said Williams.  "It's a very compelling product, that insulates every facet of a home's thermal envelope - and then leverages the HVAC system to optimally manage it, with the ability to guarantee metering savings." 

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 Energy Wise Becomes Top Request by Stanton Homes® for Heroes Homebuyers in the Raleigh Area

Stanton Homes® and Healthy Home Insulation

Work Together for Guaranteed Energy Savings

RALEIGH, N.C. - Stanton Homes®  is pleased to announce a surge in requests for new homes that include green options, with 3 out of 4 expressing great interest in Energy Wise heating, cooling, and insulation systems.  Energy Wise has become an integral part of the nationally acclaimed Stanton Homes® for Heroes program, in partnership with Healthy Home Insulation. 

"We're seeing a tremendous amount of interest in the value this product brings to our new homes," said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes®.  "Our partnership with Healthy Home Insulation and the Energy Wise program enables military families to take advantage of some real bargains, with the knowledge that they're also doing the right thing for our environment and their health."

Stanton Homes® for Heroes is one of the largest military and veteran programs in the nation, with more than ten service partners working together to support active and retired local troops.  Stanton Homes® offers a 3% discount on any home they build for military families, along with special services such as Specially Adapted Housing through the Veteran Affairs office, and accessible homes and features.

The Stanton Homes® for Heroes program was created to recognize and salute veterans and military throughout the country, in tribute to the millions of Americans who have served this country, including Williams' own family members and friends who have served in Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, and WWII; in the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force branches of the Armed Forces.  

"We are very excited about the Energy Wise system that's going into our new Stanton Home," said Navy veteran Ryland Page, whose new home is nearing completion.  "Energy Wise really appeals to us because it is so thorough and balanced.  Rather than adding a few random upgrades, it is an engineered system. It starts by addressing all three modes of heat transmission in and around the home, from caulking to resist convection, Energy Wise closed cell Bayseal foam to resist convection and conduction, and heat rejecting windows to resist radiation. The system is really amazing - incorporating local climate data and solar exposure, and calculating the structure's heat load so well that it was able to guarantee the costs to run the HVAC equipment it has specified for the house." 

"We are pleased at the opportunity to partner with Healthy Home Insulation," said Williams.  "A healthy environment is something we strive for, together, working with families to determine their exact needs and factor the benefits and drawbacks of each type of insulation."

Ryland and his wife Kelly carefully researched every part o f their home construction, and worked with Stanton Homes®  and Healthy Home Insulation to make decisions based on their desires to have a healthy, economically efficient, environmentally responsible home.

"We chose Stanton Homes® primarily because of their knowledge of the VA's Specially Adapted Housing requirements, and the Stanton Homes® for Heroes program.  We found out about Energy Wise while planning the home," said Page.  "They are a pleasure to work with and our house is turning out great. These guys really do support the troops."

Stanton Homes® partnership with Healthy Home Insulation and Energy Wise enables the builder to include green qualifications in its new homes, along with a ten percent cost savings to military families, on top of the significant savings already offered through the Stanton Homes®  for Heroes program and its additional building partnerships.

"Healthy Home Insulation wants to offer the healthiest home possible with the absolute best systems on the market," said Tu Nguyen, CEO of Healthy Home Insulation.  "We strongly believe that the Energy Wise system offers exactly that.  Between the engineered HVAC system and the Bayseal foam insulation, we're fully confident about the 50-70% savings guarantee we're able to offer homeowners.  This kind of savings makes a big difference in today's economy, particularly as energy costs continue to rise."

Energy Wise use a systems approach to heating and cooling a home.   It starts with a careful review of the blueprints, window sizes and types, and room dimensions.  The HVAC system is precisely calculated.  Bayseal foam insulation is used to fill every crack and crevice, then extensive caulking is added to prevent any air leakage. 

"Our ecology-minded buyers like the Pages are telling us that their first concern is the environment, and the second is the growing cost of energy," said Williams.  "When they find out that an Energy Wise home offers a written guarantee of 50-70% cost savings on heating and cooling over any standard home, and uses fewer natural resources, they get excited." 

"Energy Wise's systemic approach to the entire structure made their claims of significant energy savings compelling to us," said Ryland. 

Healthy Home Insulation has years of experience with spray foam insulation, and a dedication to providing quality products and services.

"After obtaining my degree in mechanical engineering, I spent 12 years as a Senior Engineer for several oil companies," said Nguyen.  "I saw first-hand the alarming global increase in fuel demands.  Energy Wise and spray foam insulation is an extremely viable solution to alleviating our dependence on fossil fuel, while improving our health and protecting the environment for future generations."

Healthy Home Insulation and Stanton Homes® both offer free, personal consultations to discuss specific energy requirements for every home, with a precise cost benefit analysis of any floor plan.  Healthy Home Insulation's reputation for quality and responsiveness led HHI to become the first Raleigh area insulation company selected by Energy Wise to offer their system.

"We looked into green building products and techniques and compared them with standard options," said Page.  "Energy Wise provides a service for something we feel is very important to include in our new home.  The projected energy savings should pay for it in just a few years, and the rest is gravy. "

"Energy Wise is really a hit with homebuyers," said Williams.  "It's a very compelling product that insulates every facet of a home's thermal envelope - and then leverages the HVAC system to optimally manage it, with the ability to guarantee metering savings." 

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EnergyWise Homes - Save 50% to 70% on Heating and Cooling!

Would you like a guarantee that your heating and cooling bills won't exceed a set amount?  How about a guarantee that you will save 50% to 70% on heating and cooling, versus a conventional home?

That's what a home built with EnergyWise building technology will do for you.  Not only will your bills be lower every month, but your new Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC home will feature:

- Consistent humidity levels that eliminate mold and dust mites

- Healthy indoor air with less pollen and dust

- Relief from excess outdoor noises

- Elimination of hot and cold spots throughout the home

EnergyWise has engineered more than 40,000 homes and commercial buildings over the past thirty years.  And now Stanton Homes is one of a handful of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill builders able to offer EnergyWise options in new homes.

Real Life Example - $38 Per Month!

This 2,542 square foot Texas home engineered by EnergyWIse is guaranteed at just $38 per month for the heating, cooling, and hot water bills!

Even when it's freezing outside, EnergyWise building techniques guarantee that the heating and cooling bill will average no more than $38 per month.

We don't know any other company that offers this kind of guarantee.

How can they do that?

Find out what makes an EnergyWise home different here.

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EnergyWise Homes - Save 50% to 70% on Heating and Cooling! 

Would you like a guarantee that your heating and cooling bills won't exceed a set amount?   How about a guarantee that you'll save 50% to 70% on heating and cooling, versus a conventional home?

That's what a home built with EnergyWise building technology will do for you.  Not only will your bills be lower every month, but your new Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC home will feature:

•-          Consistent humidity levels that eliminate mold and dust mites

•-          Healthy indoor air with less pollen and dust

•-          Relief from excess outdoor noises

•-          Eliminate hot and cold spots throughout the home

EnergyWise has engineered more than 40,000 homes and commercial buildings over the past twenty years.    

Heating and Cooling for $38 a month!

2,542 square foot Texas home engineered by EnergyWise guaranteed at just $38 per month for the heating, cooling and hot water bills!

Notice the snow on the roof of this newer home in the historic district of McKinney, Texas. Even when it's freezing outside, EnergyWise building techniques guarantee that energy bill will stay at $38 a month, based on an engineering analysis of the home and installation of recommended systems. 

We don't know any other company that offers this kind of guarantee.

How can they do that?

Four Keys To Achieving Ultra Energy Efficient Performance Every Time

As much as 40% of heating or air conditioning is lost through cracks around windows, doors, wall outlets, sill plates and joints in exterior walls.

The EnergyWise "total systems" approach mitigates undesirable air flow and optimizes the thermal envelope of each engineered structure. It starts like this:

Key 1: Choose an energy efficient wall configuration with foam insulation (ICFs, SIPs, or Spray Polyurethane Foam).

Key 2: Choose decent quality, low-e, thermally-broken windows and doors.

Key 3: Caulk, caulk, caulk around windows, doors and baseboards, to create a tight thermal envelope

Key 4: Expert engineering and HVAC sizing take full advantage of the thermal envelope.

EnergyWise has solutions that work.

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