Energy Star Rated Homes are Better

What is Energy Star? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set up the Energy Star guidelines to make new homes at least 15% more efficient than homes built to the specific Energy Conservation Code (ECC) for the corresponding year the home is built. Within the program Energy Star identifies over 40 products that meet and exceed these qualifications in areas such as climate appropriate insulation, high performance windows, efficient heating and cooling systems, plumbing and lighting fixtures and appliances.

More than 7,000 organizations and manufacturers, including over 2,500 homebuilders across the nation, have formed a partnership committed to the efficient use of resources to create a more comfortable and healthier living environment inside and outside the home.

Campbell Homes in Colorado Springs takes great pride in being not only an Energy Star certified builder but being one of only 4 builders in Colorado Springs that is 100% Energy Star tested. EVERY new Campbell Home is tested by an independent inspector.

Did you know that Energy Star only required builders to test 15% of their homes to become an Energy Star builder? This basically means when you buy from a builder that is not 100% Energy Star tested you are playing the Energy Star lottery because you never know if your new home is actually Energy Star rated. So, as you are shopping around for a new home please make sure to ask not only is the builder an Energy Star builder but also is your particular home Energy Star tested. They should be able to show you the sticker or certificate that will usually be located in your power box.

Below I have highlighted some of the reasons Campbell Homes makes your home better with Energy Star…

6 Ways Energy Star Makes Your Campbell Home Even Better...
1. Effective Insulation
Properly installed and inspected insulation in floors, walls, and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, reduced energy use, and increased comfort.

2. High-Performance Windows
Energy-efficient windows employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frames, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer.

3. Tight Construction and Ducts
Sealing holes and cracks in the home's "envelope" and in heating and cooling duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing utility and maintenance.

4. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve the overall comfort of the home.

5. Efficient Products
Your Campbell Home will be equipped with ENERGY STAR qualified products — lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as rnage, dishwashers, and microwaves.

6. Third-Party Verification
Third-party raters conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify the energy efficiency measures, as well as insulation, air tightness, and duct sealing details. A homebuilder has to have 15% of their homes tested by an independent inspector in order to qualify as an ENERGY STAR builder. This however does not guarantee that your home will be ENERGY STAR rated. But Campbell Homes has 100% of their homes tested so you can rest assured that your home, no matter which home you choose, will be an ENERGY STAR home.

Visit http://www.energystar.gov/ for more information on the Energy Star Program or you can always visit Campbell Homes' online community at http://www.campbellhomes.com/

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