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Welcome to a New York ENERGY STAR Certified Home. Constructed using
advanced building techniques and materials, it not only requires less
energy than conventional homes, it provides a healthier, more comfortable
living environment year after year.
Come in and see why.
New York ENERGY STAR Certified Homes feature high-performance insulation
within properly air-sealed assemblies to ensure optimum R-values--or thermal
resistance--for walls, attics, basements and crawlspaces.
The insulation is installed to Grade 1 standards
and verified by a third-party inspector to ensure optimal performance.
Advanced air-sealing techniques, combined with thorough performance testing, are
used to minimize the intrusion of moisture, outside noise, dust and insects.
The result:
you enjoy a healthier living environment while reducing energy costs.
We don't always appreciate the role a well-designed HVAC system plays in
providing maximum comfort and achieving real energy savings, not to mention your
family's health and safety.
It's not obvious, because most air ducts are concealed in walls and floors,
but in some homes as much as 20% of the distributed hot and cool
air may be lost due to poorly connected ducts.
And the amount of circulated fresh air may not be adequate.
In a New York ENERGY STAR Certified Home, you can breathe easy knowing your HVAC
systems and ductwork operate efficiently and cost-effectively through proper
design and third-party inspection of all combustion equipment.
New York ENERGY STAR Certified Homes like this one are designed to prevent
water and moisture intrusion--
helping to reduce the damaging effects they can have on your home and your health.
From moisture-resistant barriers that keep basements dry, to underground drains,
window flashings, drainage planes--even site grading--
these homes often exceed NYSERDA and EPA requirements for water protection.
And that protection begins even before you move in.
ENERGY STAR builders take steps to properly select and store building
materials during construction, which helps protect against rot,
mold and other weather-related damage.
Look closely and you're likely to find ENERGY STAR qualified lighting fixtures
both inside and outside every New York ENERGY STAR Certified Home.
These advanced fixtures typically include a mix of CFL and LED bulbs,
which deliver a high level of energy efficiency.
In fact,
they require 75% less energy to operate than traditional models,
and can have a significantly longer lifespan.
The fixtures themselves are also efficient,
and help distribute the desired lighting levels. They're available in multiple
styles and can be found in most home centers and lighting showrooms.
ENERGY STAR qualified windows and doors not only enhance your comfort, they're
designed and installed to protect your home from the effects of moisture and sunlight.
Low-emissivity (low-e) glass helps to reduce radiant heat loss. Other specialty
coatings are applied in some climates to diminish solar heat gain and can
also help reduce fading and discoloring of household furnishings.
In addition, the exterior doors of these homes feature high-quality polyurethane
foam cores and durable and effective weather-stripping to help keep the homes
warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Every appliance comes with two price tags:
what it costs to take home and what it costs to operate. The ENERGY STAR
qualified appliances in this home use less water and electricity than standard
appliances helping to reduce your utility bill and your carbon footprint.
But that's just part of the story.
All ENERGY STAR qualified appliances feature high-quality components,
State-of-the art design
and advanced technologies. So they not only perform better, but can experience
fewer mechanical problems and last longer than standard appliances.
This New York ENERGY STAR Certified Home
has been verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to meet strict requirements
set by NYSERDA and the EPA.
As part of the process, a Home Energy Rater conducts a series of field
inspections and performance tests during construction
to ensure the integrity of the home's thermal enclosure and other systems.
Once the home is found to meet those stringent energy-efficiency requirements,
it is eligible to receive the coveted designation as a New York ENERGY STAR
Certified Home, which can enhance the home's value.
You'll even receive an official New York ENERGY STAR Certified Homes certificate
of participation from NYSERDA that you can pass along when you sell the home.
When you're ready to buy or build a new home,
make it a New York ENERGY STAR Certified Home
and achieve the perfect balance of energy savings and comfort.