Phoenix Energy Star Homes - Phoenix Green Homes

In order for a home to be considered an Energy Star Home, the home must meet US EPA energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are at least 15% more efficient than what the 2006 International Residential Code (building code) require and usually make them at least 20% to 30% more efficient than the standard home. Efficiency upgrades to qualifying Energy Star homes include:

• Effective Insulation to ensure even temperatures throughout the house, reduce energy use, and increase the comfort of the occupants
• High Performance Windows that employ advanced technologies such as protective coatings like Low E coatings, improved frames, dual or triple pane windows with Argon or Krypton injected gases, and improved designs to keep the heat in during the winter and the heat out during the summer
• Tight Construction and Ducts that seal the envelope of the home to prevent drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise.
• Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipement that require less energy, produce less noise, and increase in the overall comfort of the home.
• Efficient Products that meet the Energy Star requirements such as lighting fixtures, appliances, and other equipment found in the home