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Built with energy-efficient systems and measures, a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Home is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be typically 20-30% more energy efficient than a standard home. That means you'll enjoy greater year-round comfort, quality, and savings on your energy bills for years to come.
The ENERGY STAR Homes program is part of the larger EPA ENERGY STAR program developed to promote energy-wise products and programs that help consumers save money while protecting the environment.
Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Homes is committed to providing its' customers with energy efficient homes that are responsibly built to a higher standard, are "Green" and will provide exceptional comfort in all seasons. Segal and Morel has partnered with the EPA, electric and gas utilities to bring ENERGY STAR Homes to new homeowners.
To receive certification as an ENERGY STAR Home, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. One of these guidelines is the Home Energy Rating. A home energy rating involves an analysis of a home's construction plans and onsite inspections. Based on the home's plans, the Home Energy Rater uses an energy efficiency software package to perform an energy analysis of the home's design. This analysis yields a projected, pre-construction HERS Index. The HERS Index is a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the HERS Reference Home (based on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code) scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. The lower a home's HERS Index, the more energy efficient it is in comparison to the HERS Reference Home. A maximum index rating of 85 is required to meet Energy Star Standards. In order to ensure a home meets this rating, an independent representative works with Segal and Morel to select and verify the appropriate mix of energy-efficient upgrades and to ensure proper building practices are followed. In addition, inspections are performed once the home is completed to check out all systems and certify your home as a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR home.
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Owning a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Home means you are saving money, increasing the comfort of your home and protecting the environment.
- Energy cost savings Offering an average savings of $50 a month, a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Home can help you free up cash for buying that new sofa or qualifying for a higher mortgage. In addition, higher quality equipment lasts longer and costs less to maintain over time.
- All-season comfort & indoor air quality Tight construction, higher insulation levels and upgraded windows add up to a home that feels warmer in winter and cooler in summer. You will also experience less noise, fewer drafts and hot/cold spots, less airborne dust and reduced exposure to pollutants. Improved duct systems also provide balanced airflow to all rooms for superior comfort. And, builders receive incentives to offset some, if not all, of the added costs for these upgrades.
- Special mortgages Building a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Home gives you access to national ENERGY STAR Mortgage Programs that reward energy efficiency. You can take advantage of lower interest rates, extra cash-back after closing, the ability to qualify for a larger mortgage, discounts on closing costs and reduced loan origination fees.
- Higher resale value The upgrades found in a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Home result in years of lower utility bills, easily boosting the resale value of your home when it comes time to sell.
- Protecting the Environment Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Homes use less energy, helping to reduce the amount of air pollution created by household consumption. Its a natural way to help the environment and one more reason to feel good about building a Segal and Morel ENERGY STAR Home.
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