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Does an ENERGY STAR® qualified home cost more?

April 26, 2017COST energy Home qualified

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Does an ENERGY STAR® qualified home cost more?

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No, an ENERGY STAR® qualified home does not have to cost more than one built only to code. The price is determined by the construction practices of your homebuilder. In most ENERGY STAR® qualified homes, even if the initial cost is higher, the monthly utility savings are greater than the increase in a monthly mortgage payment — thereby reducing your total monthly costs!