The Environmental Protection Agency recognizes that a truly energy efficient home must not only have certain features, but must be inspected and tested to to be sure that everything is in place. If this is done, they will give their prestigious ENERGY STAR certification to the home. The ENERGY EDGE is an important part of these standards.

A Home Energy Rater can provide a miles-per-gallon number to your new home before construction begins. The ENERGY STAR Program requires that a high enough energy rating be achieved that the home will use 30% less energy for heating and cooling than the base comparison house.

If a builder includes the ENERGY EDGE, and includes several items such as high efficiency heating or air conditioning equipment, foundation insulation, or high performance windows, he can earn the ENERGY STAR certification.

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