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Tri County Builders is qualified to build the highly efficient ENERGY STAR
Home:
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes offer:
A Label Backed by the Government
All ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are certified by an independent third party to meet EPA's strict guidelines for energy efficiency.
Lower Utility Costs
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating. Homeowners can expect to save
approximately 20% annually on their utility bills.
Increased Comfort
The energy-efficient features of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes keep out excessive heat, cold, and noise, and ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms - making these homes more comfortable to live in.
A Better Future
Millions of consumers who have purchased an ENERGY STAR qualified new home are helping to reduce our nation's energy needs and building a cleaner environment for the future.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes are independently verified to be at least
30% more energy efficient than homes built to the 1993 national Model
Energy Code or 15% more efficient than state energy code, whichever is
more rigorous. These savings are based on heating, cooling, and hot water
energy use and are typically achieved through a combination of:
- building envelope upgrades,
- high performance windows,
- controlled air infiltration,
- upgraded heating and air conditioning systems,
- tight duct systems and
- upgraded water-heating equipment.
These features contribute to improved home quality and homeowner
comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution.
ENERGY STAR
also encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, as
well as features designed to improve indoor air quality.
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