What is ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. It’s a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The goal of the program is to save us money and protect the environment. What does this mean to you?
The ENERGY STAR label on a new home means that it is significantly more efficient than a standard home. So by buying an ENERGY STAR home you can have all the features that you want PLUS lower utility bills PLUS reduce air pollution.
TRUE OR FALSE: My home can cause twice the greenhouse gas emissions of a car. Answer found at the end of the article.
How do homes qualify as ENERGY STAR? Your contractor achieves this high efficiency rating by selecting from a variety of features. Consider looking into how the following products/techniques can help you SAVE energy!
- Effective Insulation
- High Performance Windows
- Tight Construction and Tight Ducts
- More Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
Are there really any benefits? Yes! Buying an ENERGY STAR home makes it easy to identify homes that are really energy efficient. Also, it will save you money. The average savings are between $200-$400 a year! Its a smart investment. ENERGY STAR homes and green home building is the wave of the future. By best estimates within ten years you won’t want to be caught needing to sell a home that isn’t green. Green is the feature you can’t afford to do without.
ANSWER TO QUIZ QUESTION: TRUE! Sixteen percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide. The less energy we use in our homes the less air pollution we generate.
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