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Green Living
ENERGY STAR®
Energy Star® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
Results are already adding up.
Americans, with the help of
Energy Star® , saved enough energy in 2008 alone to avoid greenhouse
gas emissions equivalent to those from 29 million cars — all while saving $19
billion on their utility bills.
Your
Energy Star® qualified home features the following:
- Effective Insulation.
- High-Performance Windows.
- Tight Construction and Ducts.
- Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment.
- Efficient Products.
- Third-Party Verification.
LEED
The LEED for Homes rating is a nationally accepted benchmark which measures the overall performance of a home in eight categories:
Innovation
& Design.
Special
design methods contributing to the sustainability of the home.
Location
& Linkages.
The
placement of the home in socially and environmentally responsible ways in
relation to the larger community such as proximity to
transportation, shopping and open spaces.
Sustainable
Sites.
The
use of the entire property so as to minimize the project’s impact on the
site.
Water
Efficiency.
Water-efficient
practices both indoors and outdoors.
Energy
& Atmosphere.
Energy
efficiency, particularly in the building envelope and heating and cooling
design.
Materials
& Resources.
Efficient
selection and utilization of environmentally preferable materials, and
minimization of waste during construction.
Indoor Environmental Quality.
Improvement
of indoor air quality by reducing the creation of and exposure to pollutants.
Awareness
& Education.
The
education of the homeowner, tenant, and/or building manager about the operation
and maintenance of the green features of a LEED home.
