Meritage Homes

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.

An insulation breakthrough, SEALECTION® 500 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, SEALECTION 500 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. SEALECTION® 500 is non-toxic, has undergone extensive testing and meets the intent of all building code requirements. SEALECTION® 500 is the smart choice for healthy living.

High-performance windows provide a 0.34 U / 0.2 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient vs. a typical home 1.3 U / 0.9 SHGC.

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.

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.

Dual flush actuator toilets combine exceptional water conservation and outstanding performance. On average, dual actuator toilets utilize 20% less water than regular models.

14 SEER AC and Energy Efficient Heat Pump together with a Programmable Thermostat delivers more comfort with less energy.

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.

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.