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Why Buy a Certified Energy Efficient Home?
When you buy a Certified Energy Efficient Home, you're conserving energy, saving your money in the long run and helping the environment. Certified Energy Efficient Homes meet federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for energy efficiency, and are at least 15% more energy efficient than non-certified homes.
Your new Certified Energy Efficient Home may include a variety of features designed to save energy, including:
- Climate-appropriate insulation in walls, floors and attic
- Energy efficient heating and cooling equipment
- Efficient windows with protective coatings and superior frame construction
- Tightly sealed construction and ductwork
- Certified Energy Efficient Home qualified appliances and/or lighting
As an added bonus, Certified Energy Efficient Homes are a good indication of your home builder's commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Look for the Certified Living Breathing Home Symbol
Also look for the Certified Living Breathing Home symbol to be sure your new home is properly ventilated. Energy efficient homes can be so airtight that they trap stale air indoors.
A Living Breathing Home features proper ventilation equipment (HRV) that exchanges stale indoor air for clean, fresh outdoor air – without losing heat – so you and your family can enjoy excellent indoor air quality and comfort inside your energy efficient home.
LifeBreath is the official supplier of the Heat Recovery Ventillators for the Certified Living Breathing Home program.
For more on the Living Breathing Home program, visit http://www.livingbreathinghome.com