Energy Star Homes Continue to Make Ground
972 Energy Star Qualified Homes built in Raleigh in 2009
Looking for a home that makes a difference? Consider an ENERGY STAR home. An ENERGY STAR labeled home has been verified and checked, not just by the home builder, but by a licensed third party organization like Southern Energy Management.
4103 ENERGY STAR qualified homes have been built in the Raleigh/Cary area to date.
972 ENERGY STAR qualified homes were built in the Raleigh/Cary area in 2009.
The ENERGY STAR program continues to grow.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes built in the Raleigh/Cary area in 2009 are the equivalent of:
- Eliminating emissions from 476 vehicles
- Saving 2,881,008 lbs of coal
- Planting 787 acres of trees
- Saving the environment 5,650,236 pounds of CO2
That's just one year, in one area!
An ENERGY STAR qualified home can feature:
What is an ENERGY STAR home, and how does it save money and resources?
An ENERGY STAR home is independently certified by a third party inspection agency. The process starts with the blueprints. A complete energy analysis of the planned home is determined, and all necessary steps to increase energy efficiency are then incorporated. The home is inspected several times during the building process to ensure all work is to the highest standards.
What features are in an ENERGY STAR home in the Raleigh, NC area?
Superior Insulation Installation - Must be installed and rated at ENERGY STAR standards.
High Performance Windows - ENERGY STAR rated windows with a low-E coating.
Tighter Construction/Tighter Ducts - Advanced techniques are used to seal every part of the home, which also reduces noise, moisture, pollen, and dust.
Efficient Heating and Cooling - HVAC systems must be ENERGY STAR rated, and higher than normal performance systems may be required.
Complete Air Barrier - Tested using a field-verified blower test.
Interested in finding out more about other green building features and ideas?
Green Home Builders in North Carolina - Green Building Resources
Bayer MaterialScience High Performance Residential Program - Guaranteed Savings
Green Building - What's in a Green Home?
What Is Geothermal? Homes with Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Green Home Features Available in Raleigh
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Thanks for sharing. The high utility bills this winter will tend to encourage many to seek ways to conserve energy.
Wow - those are really impressive stats and highlights. I can't see building in the future NOT incorporating the highest of standards when it some to Energy Efficiency. I DO know that when I have clients with questions regard building energy efficient homes I am sending the to YOU!
Roy - We're installing more energy saving programs in every home. It just makes sense. Energy Wise (not to be confused with ENERGY STAR) is one of our most popular requests - and can also be partnered with ENERGY STAR for the additional savings.
Great Post. Lots of great information on Energy Star homes.
Thanks for sharing,
Matt Naumann
Leesa - the requirements for homes are just going to get more stringent. Why not incorporate energy saving features now? Thank you!
Matt - happy to help.
Hi Penny! You are just a wealth of information on green homes! Like Leesa said, I don't know why anyone wouldn't go with these energy saving measures if they are just beginning to build. Thanks for sharing your tremendous knowledge in this field! I'm working with a couple of builders now that I need to send your way for some training! This needs to be a top priority in the next round of building here.
Have a great Thursday...
I love how you translated the savings into pounds of coal. Awesome idea.
Debe - we try to do as much as we can to educate about the different processes and design ideas available for new homes. The more you know, the better decisions you can make for your new home!
Will - the statistics are courtesy of ENERGY STAR, sure brings everything into perspective, doesn't it!