Energy Efficiency
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An Inefficient Home Jeapordizes Comfort & Health

If you live in a home that is "inefficient," it's doesn't just mean that you're wasting your money on unnecessary fuel/electricity. Inefficient buildings commonly place your comfort and health in jeapordy, too. The very things that make buildings inefficient are also the things that cause indoor air pollution and comfort issues.

We commonly evaluate houses (both old and recently constructed) that are under-performing by between 15-60%. By properly addressing the key components of the home, air quality is increased, comfort is achieved, and the energy usage decreases.

Most home improvements don't come with a payback. When's the last time your countertops contributed to your monthly cash-flow? What about the new flat screen TV? Or the trip to the allergy doctor?  Of course not...

But, if you'd like to make your home more comfortable or improve your family's air quality, the very act of doing so will also decrease your energy bills! This utility savings will actually help you pay for the benefit. It doesn't get much better than that!

Because of this simple health-comfort-efficiency relationship, most high performance homes are actually worth more than homes that have poor air quality, comfort problems, and inefficiencies.

Quick facts on energy efficient homes:
  • The net cost of owning a green home is comparable to – or even cheaper than – owning a standard home.
  • Month to month, people who live in green homes save money by consuming less energy and less water than standard homes. Over the years, that adds up to big savings.
  • A healthier home can mean fewer expensive doctor’s visits and fewer days of missed work.
  • Soon, it will cost less to insure a green home than a standard home. An increasing number of insurance companies are offering discounts on policies covering green homes. Similarly, several mortgage companies offer discounted loan rates for homebuyers buying green.
  • A green home is often more durable than most standard homes because of its high-quality building materials and construction processes, requiring fewer repairs.
  • The value of a green home is often higher than that of a comparable standard home, and the market demand for green homes continues to rise.
  • Local, state and federal governments are increasingly offering tax breaks and other incentives for building certified green homes or adding green features to your home.