A Home Energy Rating

A home energy rating is a method used to measure the overall energy efficiency performance of a home. This analysis, rated on a scale from 1 to 100, allows consumers to compare the efficiencies of a new home. It allows homeowners to see their energy savings, and thus cost savings, over a new built-to-code home.

The benefit:

An 85 point Home Energy Rating Score is 15% above the energy efficiency of a home built to code. Therefore, Built Green Homes have a 15% better energy performance than homes built to code.

Low-E Windows

The benefits of Low-E windows are:

• Significant heating and cooling savings

• More efficient than average new windows

• Improves comfort

• Minimal condensation

• Helps shield floors, furniture and fabric against fading

Sealed Combustion 92% Efficient Furnace

The benefits of a sealed combustion air 92% efficient furnace are:

• Energy Star qualified furnaces which have an efficiency rating of 90% or greater are 15% more efficient than standard models.

• These furnaces are designed to extract the most heat out of every heating dollar.

• You will save up to 24% in energy costs.

• A “sealed combustion” unit prevents the potential for back drafting flue gases into the home, resulting in better indoor air quality and safety.

Properly Sized Duct System

• Provides proper air flow, heating and cooling to each room which keeps the occupant comfortable with minimal effort and uses less energy.

Sealed Combustion Fireplace

• Prevents back-drafting of carbon monoxide and other by products into the conditioned space resulting in better indoor air quality and safety.

• Aesthetic benefit of a fireplace without the inefficiency and pollution caused by a wood burning fireplace.

Advanced Insulation Package

• Increased levels of insulation, beyond minimum building code requirements, is a critical element in designing an energy efficient and comfortable home.