Today's new construction projects, such as new home developments on Long Island, now offer the "green" choice: Energy Star rated new homes. Energy Star new construction new homes are houses that meet certain strict government guidelines for energy efficiency.
To be an Energy Star efficient new house, these new houses must meet these guidelines set by the government at www.energystar.gov:
1. Efficient Insulation 2. High-Performance Energy Efficient Windows 3. Solid Construction 4. Efficient Cooling and Heating Equipment 5. Efficient Appliances 6. Third-Party Verification
What exactly is an Energy Star rating and why is it the green choice?
We'll talk about green . Regrettably, the term is thrown around so often that people claim many products are "green" just because they cause less damage to the ecosystem than other products. When we discuss about green, we're discussing a major reduction of contaminants or a significant conservation of energy.
With new houses, the main green effect is energy savings. Electricity and heat can be conserved in many ways, reducing the demand on fossil fuels. Electricity, while clean when used, still needs to be produced. Most often, it is produced by coal or other fossil fuels with massive negative environmental impact. By reducing the electric demand, you can help reduce the amount of fossil fuel that needs to be burned. By doing a few things in your new house, you can significantly reduce your electric demand.
First, you need to use high quality insulation in new construction. Use enough insulation to sufficiently protect your new home from the environment. Ideally, you should insulate your walls, attic, floors and basement to help maintain an even inside temperature. The steadier the temperature inside, the less often your heat will kick on, using energy to stabilize the temperature.
Next, think about your windows. With new homes, you can use higher efficiency windows that reduce drafts, insulate outside cold temperatures and help block ultraviolet light (which can fade fabrics, paint and carpets, requiring you to replace them sooner).
Tight construction is key. Small cracks and holes can create significant air flow points that allow heat to escape in the winter and air conditioning to escape in the summer. When this happens, your heating and cooling systems need to work doubly hard to compensate. Plugging these holes will significantly reduce your energy expenses. With new construction, tight and solid construction, especially around ducts and pipes leading outside, you will have a major impact.
Finally, as you choose a builder, for example www.EmmyHomes.com on Long Island, be sure the new homes have a verification of their Energy Star rating. This helps protect you to make sure that you receive the energy savings that you expect from your new construction. - 29971
To be an Energy Star efficient new house, these new houses must meet these guidelines set by the government at www.energystar.gov:
1. Efficient Insulation 2. High-Performance Energy Efficient Windows 3. Solid Construction 4. Efficient Cooling and Heating Equipment 5. Efficient Appliances 6. Third-Party Verification
What exactly is an Energy Star rating and why is it the green choice?
We'll talk about green . Regrettably, the term is thrown around so often that people claim many products are "green" just because they cause less damage to the ecosystem than other products. When we discuss about green, we're discussing a major reduction of contaminants or a significant conservation of energy.
With new houses, the main green effect is energy savings. Electricity and heat can be conserved in many ways, reducing the demand on fossil fuels. Electricity, while clean when used, still needs to be produced. Most often, it is produced by coal or other fossil fuels with massive negative environmental impact. By reducing the electric demand, you can help reduce the amount of fossil fuel that needs to be burned. By doing a few things in your new house, you can significantly reduce your electric demand.
First, you need to use high quality insulation in new construction. Use enough insulation to sufficiently protect your new home from the environment. Ideally, you should insulate your walls, attic, floors and basement to help maintain an even inside temperature. The steadier the temperature inside, the less often your heat will kick on, using energy to stabilize the temperature.
Next, think about your windows. With new homes, you can use higher efficiency windows that reduce drafts, insulate outside cold temperatures and help block ultraviolet light (which can fade fabrics, paint and carpets, requiring you to replace them sooner).
Tight construction is key. Small cracks and holes can create significant air flow points that allow heat to escape in the winter and air conditioning to escape in the summer. When this happens, your heating and cooling systems need to work doubly hard to compensate. Plugging these holes will significantly reduce your energy expenses. With new construction, tight and solid construction, especially around ducts and pipes leading outside, you will have a major impact.
Finally, as you choose a builder, for example www.EmmyHomes.com on Long Island, be sure the new homes have a verification of their Energy Star rating. This helps protect you to make sure that you receive the energy savings that you expect from your new construction. - 29971
About the Author:
Craig Axelrod is one of the principals from Emmy Homes. Emmy is which is one of Long Island's most trusted real estate builders. Emmy's Commack development features luxury homes in Commack. Visit EmmyHomes.com for details.
