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Features & Benefits of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes & Apartments

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BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS & RENTERS

  • Peace of Mind: Tried-and-true best building practices followed by independent inspections and testing from certified professionals mean that you can be confident that things were done right.
     
  • Enduring Quality: Value-adding energy efficiency features and a combination of materials and equipment deliver better performance and an overall superior level of quality.
     
  • Wall-to-Wall Comfort: You’ll see, feel, and hear the difference of a heating and cooling system that has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort. Enjoy consistent temperatures across every room and a constant supply of fresh, filtered air reducing indoor pollutants, dust, pollen, and other allergens.
     
  • Proven Value: Better energy efficiency and performance means lower utility and maintenance costs. ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments are at least 10% more energy efficient than homes built to code and achieve a 20% improvement on average, and even more when compared to most resale homes on the market today.

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INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND FEATURES MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments are designed and built so that all energy efficiency systems and features work together to deliver better performance. Click the icons below to learn more.

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