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The Most Energy-Efficient Homes in the Nation
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Energy efficiency has always ranked
at the top of home buyers' features list. Good news - the
Pacific Northwest manufactured home industry builds more ENERGY STARŪ
homes than anywhere else in the nation.
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ENERGY STARŪ is a federal government certification that means
the home has been independently verified to be at least 30% more
energy-efficient than homes built to the 1993 national Model Energy Code, or 15%
more efficient than state energy code, whichever is more rigorous. These savings
are based on heating, cooling, and hot water energy use and are typically
achieved through improving five separate areas in the home:
Tight Ducts Ducts carry air from
central heat and air conditioning equipment to every room in the home.
In a typical American home, ducts leak 20-30% of the air being forced
through them. Tightly sealed ducts in ENERGY STARŪ homes are the
proper size, made from quality materials, located properly and insulated
to ensure energy efficiency and maintain comfort.
Tight Construction Air leakage accounts for 25-% of the energy
use for heating and cooling a typical home. ENERGY STARŪ homes are
sealed to reduce noise, moisture and drafts both in and out. Blocking
outside air prevents dust, pollen, auto exhaust and insects from coming
in. Stopping inside air from leaking out reduces escape of
temperature-controlled air. |
ENERGY STARŪ Benefits
- Lower Utility Costs
- Quieter Home
- Cooler in summer
- Warmer in winter
- Tighter construction
- Eliminates moisture
- Reduces dust & allergens
- Uses less energy
- Increases resale value
- Lowers mortgage rates
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
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Heating and Cooling Equipment More than 50% of a home's
energy use goes to heating and cooling. High-efficiency heating and cooling
equipment can lower utility bills, require less maintenance and result in a
quieter home.
Improved Insulation To maintain temperature efficiently and effectively,
insulation must provide a continuous layer of protection. This involves careful
installation without gaps, crimps or compression, and careful attention to
fitting around obstacles like pipes, wiring and outlets.
High-Performance Windows Windows typically make up 10-25% of a home's
exterior, yet as much as half of a home's heat loss and gain travels through
them. Advances in window technology can reduce this loss through double glazing,
low-e coatings, low conductance framing materials, thermal breaks and insulated
frames.
These features contribute to improved home quality and
homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution. ENERGY
STARŪ also encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, as
well as features designed to improve indoor air quality.
In addition to lower energy bills, ENERGY STARŪ qualified homes may offer owners
additional financial benefits in the form of reduced mortgage rates, special
utility promotions and rebates on appliances used in the home. Contact us for
more information.
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