Meritage Homes

The ECHO solar electric/thermal system produces up to 10,000 kWh energy offset annually. A typical home consumes 20,000 kWh of energy annually.

An insulation breakthrough, spray foam seals your home, keeping air conditioning in; dirt and pollutants out. Typical homes lose 20%-50% of conditioned air through air leaks. Applied as liquid, spray foam expands in seconds 120X its volume to fill every nook and cranny eliminating air leaks, providing superior energy efficiency and improving indoor air quality. It reduces airborne noise and dust a plus for anyone with allergies, asthma or chemical sensitivity. Sprayfoam is non-toxic, has undergone extensive testing and meets the intent of all building code requirements. It is the smart choice for healthy living.

Our Double Low-E Vinyl Windows have a .34 insulative value. A typical home has windows that have a .3 insulative value. These windows have a .2 SHGC (solar heat gain co-efficient) the ability to block solar heat rays. A typical home has window with a .9 SHGC. Our windows reduce energy loss by as much as 30% – 50% over regular windows, keeping the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the window. Low-E windows also allow visible light to pass while blocking damaging ultraviolet and infrared rays. Ultraviolet light rays damage your skin, wood, fabrics and cause colors to fade.

A Meritage High Performance Home has a SEER 14 air conditioner combined with an Energy Efficient Heat Pump. This combination will save over 20% - 40% of the energy used by a system 10 years old. A programmable thermostat will produce up to 30% of savings in your cooling and heating cost. Pre-setting your cooling and heating regulates your temperature in your home even when you are away. All Meritage High Performance Homes have a high efficient air management system exceeding new ANSI 62.2 home ventilation requirements. The high efficient air management system will include jump ducts. These will allow the transfer of air from one room to the next equalizing air pressure which will eliminate doors slamming or ugly marks on the carpet under the doors.

Effectively reduce pollen, dust, pet dander and other fibers from your indoor air. Removing these particles can help improve allergies. Extends the life of your heating and cooling system by making it work more efficiently.

3.5x more efficient than a standard wall.

Dual flush actuator toilets combine exceptional water conservation and outstanding performance. On average, dual actuator toilets utilize 20% less water than regular models. The photo at right shows a toilet that has been cut in half for demonstration purposes.

High-performance faucets and showerheads from Moen and Dual Actuated Toilets by Kohler are designed to save water by optimizing water flow without sacrificing performance.

80% Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) throughout the home. CFLs use 75% less energy, produce 25% of the waste heat, and last up to ten times longer than standard lighting.

• The Rain Bird® ESP-SMT Smart Control System combines the intuitiveness of Rain Bird’s trusted Extra Simple Programming with the accuracy of weather-based control to help save time, money and water. Xeriscaping uses plants that need less water. Weather Sensing Irrigation downloads weather data daily and shuts off irrigation to the entire system or to specific areas when needed. Weather Sensing Irrigation enables your landscaping to meet the new EPA’s WaterSense program.