ENERGY-STAR

ENERGY STAR certified new homes include features like: A complete Thermal Enclosure System that includes comprehensive air sealing, quality-installed insulation, and high-performance windows, to deliver improved comfort and lower utility bills. A Thermal Enclosure System is a comprehensive air sealing, properly installed insulation, and high–performance windows work together to enhance comfort, improve durability, reduce maintenance costs, and lower monthly utility bills.

THE IMPACT OF ALL BUILDINGS (commercial & residential)

Not surprisingly, and due the fact that to over 300 million people in the United States need shelter at home and in the workplace, the construction and operation of all buildings in the United State consume the following percentages of all resources:

• 72% of all electricity resources

• 39% of total energy consumed

• 3 billion tons annually of raw materials

• 40% of raw stone, gravel, and sand

• 38% of steel

• 25% of virgin wood

(Source: United States Environment Protection Agency and the U.S. Green Building Council)

Building a LEED-Certified or ENERGY-STAR Certified home is one of the most impactful ways for individuals to reduce the consumption of resources, care for the environment and provide spaces for healthy living.