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We thoughtfully engineer every component from the foundation to the final shingle, proving once and for all that not all new homes are created equal. And it makes a major difference for our homebuyers.

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    Noise-Reducing Spray Foam

    Spray foam insulation helps cut down outside noise.

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    Get into your comfort zone.

    Discover how a high-performance multispeed Carrier® HVAC system can mean bigger energy savings, fine-tuned climate control and better air quality in your new home.*

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    Pest-Reducing Barrier

    Spray foam insulation helps reduce space for pests.

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    Climate-Sealed Home

    Spray foam insulation helps keep your home cool and regulate indoor temperatures.

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    Health-Promoting Barrier

    Spray foam insulation helps improve indoor air quality.

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Cleaner Air, Healthier Homes

We’re leading the way in health-conscious homebuilding. In September 2020, we became the first national builder to become Indoor airPLUS qualified nationwide, which means the indoor air quality of our homes meets or exceeds the EPA’s standards for excellence. 

But we didn’t stop there. We also upped our air filter game by installing high-performance MERV 13 filters in every new home, helping to reduce bacteria, pet dander, some viral particles and more. 
 

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  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Outdoor
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    Low-E Windows

    Reduce the temperature transference so you can read by the window year-round.*

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    MERV 13 HVAC Filtration

    Improves your home’s air quality by reducing bacteria, pet dander, some viral particles and more.*

  • Live with peace of mind
    ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence

    We're consistently awarded the EPA's highest level of recognition.*

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    ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher and Appliance Options

    Go beyond saving water to save on electricity bills too.*

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    Building Since 1985

    We've been pushing ourselves to higher standards for more than 30 years.*

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    ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes

    Our homes are inspected, tested & verified to EPA standards to be more efficient than typical new homes.*

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    High-Performance Toilets

    You decide how much to flush, saving water while maintaining high performance.*

  • Live with better health
    Sealed Insulated Ducts

    Tested to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards & boost the effectiveness of the HVAC system.*

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  • Live with more savings
    Low-E Windows

    Deflect up to 70% of the sun's heat & reduce the chance of indoor condensation.*

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    Advanced Thermostat

    Automatically maintain a cozy temperature & reduce energy usage by up to 10%.*

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    Sealed Insulated Ducts

    Reduce air leaks, which increases efficiency & helps lower utility bills.*

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  • Live with better health
    Multispeed HVAC*

    Helps to control humidity and reduce the potential for mold growth by circulating filtered air more frequently.

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    EPA Indoor airPLUS Qualified Home

    Ensures your home's indoor air quality meets or exceeds EPA's standards for excellence.*

  • Live with more savings
    Thermal Breaks

    Reduce heating & cooling costs by creating a thermal barrier.*

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    First Full EPA Triple-Certified National Builder
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    Low-to-Zero VOC Materials, Paints, Stains & Adhesives

    Limit the amount of potentially harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home.*

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  • Live with real comfort
    Conditioned Attics

    Helps hold comfy temps in and stops temperature-regulated air from escaping.*

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  • M.Connected Home™ Automation Suite
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    Multispeed HVAC*

    Automatically adjusts to run at the appropriate capacity throughout the day, helping to lower utility bills.

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    First NET ZERO National Builder
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    100,000 Homes Built (...and counting!)

    Every home we've built was designed & Engineered to exceed expectations.*

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    Conditioned Attics

    Reduce sources of deterioration from moisture, dust & extreme temperatures.*

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    Fresh Air Management System

    Helps to keep clean, filtered, fresh air circulating throughout your home.*

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    EPA Indoor airPLUS Qualified Builder

    Through a partnership with the EPA, we build homes that meet a rigorous standard for excellence in air quality.

A real confidence builder

It may be our 11th time, but it never gets old: We’re happy to announce that we’ve been named the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence. Take a look at how we’re setting a new standard in energy efficiency.

 

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Introducing the Home Energy Rating System (HERS): lower is better.

What defines a home as energy efficient? The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is the industry standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured, and it is the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home's energy performance, according to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®).

The lower the HERS score, the more energy efficient the home, and the less you’ll pay in energy bills.

Use the slider to learn how a lower HERS rating equates to annual energy-cost savings.

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0HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$2335
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$1796
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This home is a Net Zero Energy Home. This means that this home produces as much energy through renewable resources, such as solar panels, as it consumes. Only a Net Zero Energy Home can score 0 on the RESNET HERS Index.

Some of the advantages of a Zero Energy Home are:

  • Improved health and comfort: a Net Zero Energy Home reduces temperature fluctuations.
  • Cost effective: a Net Zero Energy Home that produces energy not only shields it owner from fluctuations in energy prices but can eliminate energy bills altogether.
  • Environmental sustainability: a Net Zero Energy Home protects the environment by reducing greenhouse gases, cutting carbon emissions and saving energy.

10HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$2155
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$1616
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This is a truly outstanding score! Tremendous effort has gone into making this home very energy efficient. These homeowners will enjoy watching their utility bills decrease while the comfort level of their home increases. The next step would be to eliminate energy costs altogether by having the house produce its own energy. Impossible? Not true! A RESNET certified Rater can show you how to convert your home into a Zero Energy Home that actually produces as much energy as it consumes.

20HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$1976
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$1437
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This is a tremendous score! This house is well on its way to becoming a Zero Energy Home, which is environmentally friendly and produces as much energy as it consumes. Homeowners can apply for Energy Efficient Mortgages to help them finance the energy improvements they need to transform their homes into high energy performance ones.

30HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$1796
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$1257
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

A great score! This home is 70% more energy efficient than a standard new home and 100% more efficient than the typical resale home! It has been designed and built with energy efficiency in mind, resulting in a home that is environmentally friendly, enjoys a high comfort level and benefits from low energy costs.

40HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$1616
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$1078
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This is a very good score indeed! The builder has done a lot of the right things to make this home more energy efficient, like using energy efficient lighting systems and installing efficient heating and cooling equipment. But if you think that there’s not much more that needs to be done to improve this house, you’re wrong! A RESNET certified Rater can make recommendations on further improvements that could result in even greater savings.

50HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$1437
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$898
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This home is 50% more energy efficient than a standard new home and 80% more efficient than the average resale home, which already puts it in a better bracket than a standard new home. However, there are still many improvements that can be made. A RESNET certified Rater is the ideal person to talk to about what more can be done.

60HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$1257
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$718
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This house has made good progress towards optimizing energy performance! Not only is this good news from a financial point of view, it’s also good news for the environment. Did you know that 16% of greenhouse gases generated in the U.S. come from homes?

70HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$1078
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$539
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This is an admirable score. Although this home is 30% more energy efficient than homes built according to current building code requirements, it is still possible to lower the HERS Index score. A RESNET certified Rater can advise homeowners on what home energy performance features they can add that will add value to their home and improve its comfort level.

80HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$898
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$359
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

You might think this house is doing okay when it comes to home energy efficiency – but the fact is it could do a lot better. Although this house might be performing 20% more efficiently than a standard new home, homes can be built much more energy efficiently. Money invested into a more energy efficient home will help increase its value while improving its comfort level.

90HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$718
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$180
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

This home is 40% more energy efficient than an average resale home and 10% more energy efficient than a standard new home, which is awarded a score of 100 and used as the base against which all other homes are measured. The lower a home ranks on the HERS Index, the better it is both financially and environmentally. Also, a low HERS Index score could help increase a home’s resale value as well! RESNET certified Raters can show you how to improve your house’s ranking on the HERS Index, increase your quality of life and add value to your home.

100HERS RATING

ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS

$539
Compared to a
typical existing home ($/yr)*
$0
Compared to a typical new home ($/yr)**

Your home is at the same level as a standard new home, which meets the current industry standard for home energy efficiency. But that doesn’t mean your home is working at its optimal efficiency! There are still many energy saving measures that you could implement to make your home much more energy efficient, resulting in a safer home environment, lower utility bills and a better effect on the environment.

110HERS RATING

! Your house is not energy efficient and is generating additional costs rather than saving your money

You’re pretty close to bringing your home in line with the current industry standard for energy conservation. However, there’s still a lot of room for improvement, and that can translate directly into an improved quality of life and savings on your home energy bills. This is a good time to look into getting an Energy Improvement Mortgage that can help you make the necessary improvements to your home.

120HERS RATING

! Your house is not energy efficient and is generating additional costs rather than saving your money

This home is 20% less energy efficient than a standard new home. Watch out for the noticeably draftier rooms, the fact that utility bills are higher than a newly constructed home and that the house is either too hot in summer or too cold in winter. While this home isn’t quite the inefficient energy monster, it would be a good idea to get in touch with a certified RESNET Rater to discover what options are available for improving its energy performance.

130HERS RATING

! Your house is not energy efficient and is generating additional costs rather than saving your money

This is the typical resale home score. That means if you’re in the market for a home, this house will be at least 30% less energy efficient than it should be. Therefore, the smart way to buy a home is to determine its HERS Index score before you decide to buy. If you decide to purchase such a house, you should definitely consider taking advantage of an Energy Improvement Mortgage.

140HERS RATING

! Your house is not energy efficient and is generating additional costs rather than saving your money

This score puts this house near the very top of the HERS Index; a position a homeowner definitely doesn’t want to be in! What this translates into, in terms of energy efficiency, is that this home is performing 40% worse than a home adhering to the basic building code requirements. This is probably one of the major reasons for its high energy costs, less than ideal comfort level and, though one might not be directly aware of it, its negative impact on the environment.

150HERS RATING

! Your house is not energy efficient and is generating additional costs rather than saving your money

This house is a WHOPPING 50% LESS ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN A STANDARD NEW HOME! It could be a significant financial drain on the bank account and to the environment in general. A house like this has high energy bills and will be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

This homeowner should immediately talk to a RESNET certified Home Energy Rater who can advise them on what they can do to:

  • Improve their home’s comfort level.
  • Reduce their energy costs.
  • Make their home more environmentally friendly.

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