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 Casey
Homes now offers energy-efficient
homes in many of our
communities, just
look for the ENERGY
STAR® label to
find qualifying homes.
Casey Homes ENERGY
STAR qualified homes
are at least 15 percent
more energy efficient
than homes built to
the 2004 International
Residential Code (IRC).
Many of our homes
have earned the ENERGY
STAR label and are
verified to meet EPA's
guidelines for energy
efficiency. Our ENERGY
STAR qualified homes
achieve energy savings
by using quality materials,
proven building techniques,
and reliable building
partners.
 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.
Financing your home
purchase using an
energy efficient mortgage
can also lead to savings.
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, close to
3,500 home builders
have partnered with
EPA to construct more
than 750,000 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.
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.
Learn more about Properly
Installed Insulation
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.
These windows also
block damaging ultraviolet
sunlight that can
discolor carpets and
furnishings. Learn
more about Qualified
Windows
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. Learn
more about Efficient
Duct Systems
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.
When properly installed
into a tightly sealed
home, this equipment
won't have to work
so hard to heat and
cool the home. Learn
more about:
5.
Efficient Products
ENERGY STAR qualified
homes may also be
equipped with ENERGY
STAR qualified products
— lighting fixtures,
compact fluorescent
bulbs, ventilation
fans, and appliances,
such as refrigerators,
dishwashers, and washing
machines. Learn more
about ENERGY STAR
qualified products:
6.
Third-Party Verification
With the help of independent
Home Energy Raters,
ENERGY STAR builder
partners choose the
most appropriate energy-saving
features for their
homes. Additionally,
raters conduct onsite
testing and inspections
to verify the energy
efficiency measures,
as well as insulation,
air tightness, and
duct sealing details.
Learn more about Independent
Inspection and Testing
*Contact
a New Home Specialist
for more deatails
and qualifying homes.
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