Today's new construction projects, such as house developments on Long Island, now offer the "green" choice: Energy Star rated houses. Energy Star new construction homes are houses that meet certain strict government guidelines for energy efficiency.
To be considered an Energy Star efficient new house, these new houses must meet these criteria set by the government at www.energystar.gov:
1. Efficient Insulation 2. High-Performance Energy Efficient Windows 3. Air Tight Construction 4. Efficient Cooling and Heating Equipment 5. Efficient Appliances 6. Third-Party Verification
What exactly is an Energy Star rating and how is it the green choice?
We'll talk about green options. Regrettably, the term is thrown around so often that people claim many products are "green" just because they produce less damage to the ecosystem than another product. When we talk about green, we're talking a major impact of pollutants or a significant conservation of energy.
When it comes to houses, the main green effect is energy savings. Energy and cost can be conserved in a number of ways, reducing the requirements for fossil fuels. Electricity, which is clean when used, still needs to be produced. Most often, it is produced by coal or other fossil fuels with massive negative effects on the environment. By reducing the electric demand, you effectively reduce the amount of toxic fuel that needs to be consumed. By doing certain things in your new home, you can greatly reduce the electric demand.
First, you want to take advantage of high quality insulation in new homes. Use enough insulation to adequately protect your home from the weather. Ideally, you should insulate your basement, walls, floor and attic to help maintain an even inside temperature. The more consistent the temperature inside, the less often your heating system needs to go on, using energy to level the temperature.
Next, consider your windows. With new construction, you can use higher efficiency windows that reduce drafts, insulate outside cold temperatures and help block UV light (which can fade fabrics, paint and carpets, requiring you to replace them sooner).
Solid construction is critical. Small holes can create significant air flow points that allow heat to get out in the winter and air conditioning to escape in the summer. When this happens, your heating and cooling systems need to work overtime to compensate. Plugging these holes will greatly reduce your energy costs. With new construction, solid construction, especially around ducts and pipes leading outside, you will see a major savings.
Finally, as you choose a builder, for example www.EmmyHomes.com on Long Island, be sure the houses have a verification of their Energy Star rating. This protects you to make sure that you are getting the energy benefits that you expect from your new construction. - 20763
To be considered an Energy Star efficient new house, these new houses must meet these criteria set by the government at www.energystar.gov:
1. Efficient Insulation 2. High-Performance Energy Efficient Windows 3. Air Tight Construction 4. Efficient Cooling and Heating Equipment 5. Efficient Appliances 6. Third-Party Verification
What exactly is an Energy Star rating and how is it the green choice?
We'll talk about green options. Regrettably, the term is thrown around so often that people claim many products are "green" just because they produce less damage to the ecosystem than another product. When we talk about green, we're talking a major impact of pollutants or a significant conservation of energy.
When it comes to houses, the main green effect is energy savings. Energy and cost can be conserved in a number of ways, reducing the requirements for fossil fuels. Electricity, which is clean when used, still needs to be produced. Most often, it is produced by coal or other fossil fuels with massive negative effects on the environment. By reducing the electric demand, you effectively reduce the amount of toxic fuel that needs to be consumed. By doing certain things in your new home, you can greatly reduce the electric demand.
First, you want to take advantage of high quality insulation in new homes. Use enough insulation to adequately protect your home from the weather. Ideally, you should insulate your basement, walls, floor and attic to help maintain an even inside temperature. The more consistent the temperature inside, the less often your heating system needs to go on, using energy to level the temperature.
Next, consider your windows. With new construction, you can use higher efficiency windows that reduce drafts, insulate outside cold temperatures and help block UV light (which can fade fabrics, paint and carpets, requiring you to replace them sooner).
Solid construction is critical. Small holes can create significant air flow points that allow heat to get out in the winter and air conditioning to escape in the summer. When this happens, your heating and cooling systems need to work overtime to compensate. Plugging these holes will greatly reduce your energy costs. With new construction, solid construction, especially around ducts and pipes leading outside, you will see a major savings.
Finally, as you choose a builder, for example www.EmmyHomes.com on Long Island, be sure the houses have a verification of their Energy Star rating. This protects you to make sure that you are getting the energy benefits that you expect from your new construction. - 20763
About the Author:
Craig Axelrod is one of the executives from Emmy Homes. Emmy is one of Long Island's premier real estate builders. Emmy's Commack development features new construction in Commack. Visit EmmyHomes.com for details.
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