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ENERGY STAR™
What is an ENERGY STAR™ Qualified home?
A home that earns the ENERGY STAR™ rating is approximately 25 percent more efficient than a standard home. By purchasing an ENERGY STAR™ qualified new home, you can have all the features you desire in your new home, plus better performance and lower utility bills - all while helping prevent greenhouse gas emissions.
Benefits of Owning an ENERGY STAR™ Qualified Home.
BETTER PERFORMANCE:
High performance windows, upgraded draft proofing, improved insulation systems, sealed ductwork providing better air distribution, efficient light fixtures and energy efficient mechanical systems all lead to a more comfortable home.
LOWER OWNERSHIP COST:
An ENERGY STAR™ qualified home will have a lower energy demand which translates into significant savings in electrical, heating/cooling and water heating costs. As energy costs increase, so will your savings.
SMART INVESTMENT:
If you decide to sell your home, potential buyers will recognize the ENERGY STAR™ qualification as a more comfortable, better built, home that will provide value by using less energy and reduced energy operating costs.
ADDED CONFIDENCE:
In order to qualify as an ENERGY STAR™ home, each home is tested by an independent inspector (in addition to the municipal building inspector) to ensure the home meets a strict set of standards and tests that exceed the Ontario Building Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Greater energy efficiency helps us all make the most of our limited energy resources, mitigates the impact of high energy prices, decreases the need for new power plants, lowers our reliance on energy imports, and reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants at the source.
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