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Triangle Green Homes – Energy Efficiency
Why should you consider a green home in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area?
- Lower energy bills.
- Less carbon footprint.
- Healthier indoor air.
- Reduced warranty claims.
- Improved durability and lower maintenance.
- Better resale value.
A “certified green home” is independently verified across seven categories, to ensure all standards are met for increased efficiency, better health, and reduced negative environmental impact.
Energy Efficiency
A Raleigh custom homes builder using Green Home design principles for energy efficiency will consider things like specially sized heating and cooling equipment, improved air sealing, Energy Star rated windows, sealed ducts, return ducts in all main rooms, bathroom fans vented to the exterior, sealed crawlspaces, and, of course, Energy Star Certification.
Remember, there are three basic levels of green home certification (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) that can be attained by meeting a minimum number of individual green home attributes, each of which is assigned a point value.
No matter which individual features are chosen, a certified green home has an integrated and comprehensive approach to energy-efficient design of the building site, building envelope, and the mechanical space conditioning systems.
Bronze certification typically centers on things like:
- Energy Star Certification
- Careful Selection of HVAC Equipment
- Sealed Ducts, Plenums, and Equipment
- Energy Efficient Water Heaters
- Motion Sensors on Outdoor Lighting
When building a green home and working to maximize resources, you may also see:
- Renewable Energy/Solar Heating and Cooling
- Solar Water Heating
- ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Packages
- Tubular Skylights
- Design Overhangs to Provide Shading
- Purchase Green Power from Local Utilities
Interested in Building a Green Home?
We'll help you get started! Send a link to a floor plan you’re interested in considering for a free building cost estimate, or general information. Contact us, or call 919-278-8070.
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