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What are the benefits to buying an Energy Star HUD code home?

April 26, 2017Benefits buying code energy Home HUD star

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What are the benefits to buying an Energy Star HUD code home?

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ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are at least 30% more energy-efficient than homes built to the national energy code. Our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are independently verified by a third party home energy rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are better for the environment and better for you. Benefits of owning one of our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes include: Lower Utility Costs Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and hot water heating. Typical homeowners can expect to save about $200-$600 annually on their utility bills. Over the life of your home, this could mean thousands of dollars in real savings on utility costs, and could potentially increase the resale value of your home. More Comfortable/Quieter Homes The energy-efficient features of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes keep out excessive heat, cold, and noise, and ensure consistent temperatures between roo