There are six defining features to an ENERGY STAR qualified home:
•effective insulation in the floors, walls and attic
•high-performance, energy-efficient windows
•tight construction and ducts to seal the home
•efficient heating and cooling equipment
•energy-efficient products like appliances and ventilation fans
•independent verification that the home is ENERGY STAR qualified
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2007 alone, ENERGY STAR helped Americans prevent 40 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 27 million vehiclesand save more than $16 billion on their utility bills.
Designer Homes and its partners at Kohler are participating in WaterSense, a program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to make it easy for Americans to conserve water, save on utility bills and protect the environment.
WaterSense is doing for water conservation and awareness what ENERGY STAR® did for energy efficiency by creating a consistent, highly recognized standard for high-performance, water-efficient products.
Look for the WaterSense label on many of the Water Wise products, indicating that they meet this standard for high-performance, water efficient products.
The EPA is developing a WaterSense new-home standard that takes this efficiency to the next level with water efficient features throughout the home that don't compromise on performance.
The average family uses about 100,000 gallons of water each year. With the right household appliances and fixtures, this number could be cut by 11,000 gallons, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
