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Energy Star New Homes in Commack
Everyone knows they should become more energy efficient. This saves your family money and has a tremendous positive impact on our environment. No matter what your reason, buying a newly built Energy Star qualified home helps guarantee great energy savings.
What exactly is an Energy Star new home? Are all new houses “green” and good for the planet? How can I know whether the new house that I’m purchaseing is really energy efficient?
The U.S. government has set out standards as to what qualifies as an Energy Star rated new home. This is critical because buzz words such as “green” have no clear definition. Is a new housebuilder claiming to be green simply because he used energy-efficient lighting? Is it really “green” just because the house has insulation? While are good things, it does not make your new house “green.”
To be sure that new construction you’re looking at is really energy friendly, look for the official “Energy Star” certification that is only awarded to certain qualified houses.
Government rules at www.energystar.gov, list the criteria a new home must meet to become Energy Star qualified:
First, the house must make use of effective insulation that is both properly installed and inspected. Insulation should be used in the walls, floors and attics to ensure even temperatures throughout the new home. This will significantly lower energy use and provide greater comfort in your home as it maintains even temperatures.
Next, the house should be constructed with tight construction and well fitting duct work. Small cracks and holes can allow cold air in and warm air to escape, greatly reducing the efficiency of your house. An opening no bigger than a quarter can be a problem.
Third, the new house should make use of high efficiency windows with protective coatings and improved window frames. The goal here is to keep the cold out in the winter and to keep the warm air out in the summer. A good UV coating on the windows also reduces fading of furniture, carpets and paint in your new home.
Fourth, Energy Star rated appliances should be used in the new home. These appliances use less electricity, oil and natural gas, and produce reduce waste vs. their non-rated counterparts.
Next, Energy Star rated appliances should be used in the new home, including compact fluorescent bulbs, fans, lighting fixtures, appliances, air conditioning, refrigeration, dishwashers and washing machines. The more energy efficient appliances you have, the lower your electric costs will be.
Finally, Energy Star home builders can go through a third-party verification process to verify that the new homes built attain these standards. This helps ensure that builders are kept honest and are delivering on their energy-efficient promises.
Craig Axelrod is one of the partners from Emmy Homes. Emmy is which is one of LI’s most trusted real estate developers. Emmy’s Commack real estate features new construction in Commack. Visit EmmyHomes.com for information.
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