Choose an ENERGY STAR® Qualified Home
Enjoy the benefits for a lifetime
Searching for the right house can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions in front of you. Your home is an investment in your future, so it makes sense to think about how energy efficient your new home will be. Saving on your energy costs can help you put more dollars into your wallet and save up for those trips you have been planning or that new car.
Hands down, the best thing about selecting an ENERGY STAR qualified home is that your home builder has already selected the energy-efficient products for your home. This leaves you more time to personalize your living space and rest easy that your home is efficient. ENERGY STAR qualified builders carefully consider the interaction of all systems in the home, including heating and cooling, windows, doors, insulation and lighting to construct a home that will save energy and money. Because who doesn’t want to reduce their carbon footprint while putting more money in their wallet?
What's more, you get the added confidence that an independent third party has verified that the home will be the most energy efficient one you can buy in the Puget Sound region.
Bottom line? An ENERGY STAR qualified home:
- Uses less energy than a conventional home, so you pay less on energy bills each month. These savings come from a variety of energy saving features including increased insulation, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, well-sealed duct systems, and ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, lighting and windows.
- Is more comfortable because it is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer as a result of increased insulation and tightly sealed ducts.
- is performance tested to give you peace of mind in knowing that your home will operate at optimal levels for greater durability and lower maintenance. Each home must pass a stringent evaluation by a certified technician. In addition, an independent third-party verifies that the required equipment and building specifications for the ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest certification requirements are met. Only then, does it receive the ENERGY STAR—your assurance of energy efficiency.
Ask your builder for an ENERGY STAR qualified home, and earn a 15 percent or more increase in efficiency from your energy use. To Re-Energize your plans with a complete list of homebuilders offering ENERGY STAR homes, visit northwestenergystar.com or to learn more about Built Green, visit builtgreen.net.