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ENERGY STAR Homes
Looking for an ENERGY STAR new home in the Raleigh, NC area?
Stanton Homes is an ENERGY STAR Qualified custom home builder, and will work with you to incorporate all of the energy saving features you’re looking for.
An ENERGY STAR home will save homebuyers at least 15% versus homes built to the National Model Energy code.
Not only that, Raleigh/Triangle area utility providers
Progress Energy and Duke Energy offer a 5% monthly discount to owners of ENERGY STAR qualified homes.
What is an ENERGY STAR home, and how does it save money and resources?
An ENERGY STAR home is independently certified by a third party inspection agency. The process starts with the blueprints. A complete energy analysis of the planned home is determined, and all necessary steps to increase energy efficiency are then incorporated. The home is inspected several times during the building process to ensure all work is to the highest standards.
What features are in an ENERGY STAR home in the Raleigh, NC area?
• Superior Insulation – Must be installed and rated at ENERGY STAR standards.
• High Performance Windows – ENERGY STAR rated windows with a low-E coating.
• Tighter Construction/Tighter Ducts – Advanced techniques are used to seal every part of the home, which also reduces noise, moisture, pollen, and dust.
• Efficient Heating and Cooling – HVAC systems must be ENERGY STAR rated, and higher than normal performance systems may be required.
 New Home Financing Incentives
According to ENERGY STAR, there are a variety of home loan incentive programs available for the purchase of a certified ENERGY STAR home. FHA Energy Efficient Mortgages allow lenders to add the cost of energy efficient improvements to an already approved mortgage with no additional downpayment required. Find out the latest by contacting an Energy Efficient Mortgage Expert like Steve Thorne of Meridian Residential at (919) 459-1313.
Protect the Environment
Our homes use an estimated 17-20% of the nation’s total energy. By reducing energy requirements, builders of ENERGY STAR homes are also helping to reduce smog, global warming, acid rain, and greenhouse emissions. At present rates, ENERGY STAR homes are expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by about 4 million metric tons by 2010.
The Bottom Line
An ENERGY STAR home costs 1-3% more than a standard home. But the increase in comfort, benefits to the environment, reduced energy costs, and home loan incentives are helping homebuyers across the nation make the decision to go ENERGY STAR.
Stanton Homes – Building Exceptional Living Experiences
Give us a call at 919-278-8070 or visit our model home – open 12-4pm Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment.
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