ENERGY STAR

All of the homes in Cordera are ENERGY STAR® qualified. An ENERGY STAR® qualified new home performs better for the homeowner and the environment thanks to a variety of energy-efficient features. View the Behind the Walls video to see the four must-have features found in all ENERGY STAR® qualified homes.

What is an ENERGY STAR ® home?

ENERGY STAR® qualified homes can include a variety of energy-efficient features, such as effective insulation, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and ENERGY STAR® qualified lighting and appliances.

These features contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution. ENERGY STAR® also encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, as well as features designed to improve indoor air quality.

What are the benefits of an ENERGY STAR home?

PEACE OF MIND

Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. Instead, look for the government-backed ENERGY STAR® label to easily identify homes that are truly energy efficient. Find the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.

LOWER OWNERSHIP COST

Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR® qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating-delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings. Over the average 7 to 8 years you may live in your home, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial.

BETTER PERFORMANCE

Properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

SMART INVESTMENT

To date, over 2,500 home builders have partnered with EPA to construct more than 500,000 ENERGY STAR® qualified homes. By the end of the decade, more than 2 million homes are expected to earn the ENERGY STAR®. The trend is clear. By choosing a home with the ENERGY STAR® label, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Did you know that your home can be a greater source of pollution than your car? In fact, 16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide.

Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.

Visit ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov