Why Buy an Energy Efficient Home in Utah?

What is an energy efficient home?

Generally, a green home isn’t just one that is built with sustainable materials, but it is also energy efficient. You may have seen this home or that home certified as “green.” Any builder can put up a sign saying a home is green, but it doesn’t mean that the home is better for the environment than a similar home.

So how can a potential home buyer tell if a home is green?

There are several third parties that will verify that a home is green building. One way is to look for official certification. The National Green Building Standard (ICC 700 or “the Standard) is the only residential green building rating system that is approved by the American National Standards Insitute (ANSI). The ANSI green building standard is one such third party verifier. The ANSI certification is unique because it was developed using the consensus process. The ANSI certification helps create buildings that are good for owners, governments, builders, and the environment. Here at Knight West, we know construct all of our High Performance Homes™ as ANSI certified green homes.

What are the advantages of an ANSI certified green home?

Many ANSI certified green home may cost more upfront, but all of our High Performance Homes™ are priced very competitively. However, one of the greatest features about our homes, is that they can actually save you money. Because our homes are so well-built, your home conserves energy—saving you up to hundreds of dollars on your utility bills. Here are a few standard building techniques that helps your home save you money.

• Basement floors are insulated with 2” rigid foam below the concrete floor.
• Each home has Tyvek ® Drain Wrap on all exterior framed walls.
• All windows are Low E, high energy rated w/argon gas between the glass panes.
• The home is equipped with a 95+ furnace with a combustible air supply and vent exhaust system.
• An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is installed in each home drawing in outside air and expelling used inside air resulting in a healthier indoor environment.

We’re just getting started! Learn more about our High Performance Homes™ and all the ways our home construction can save you money! Or for more information, feel free to give us a call!

 

 

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