In today's economy, concern over energy prices is serious business. But,
with intelligent planning and a firm grasp on available technology, this
hurdle doesn't have to be overwhelming. For this reason, Centex Homes
is at the forefront of designing homes that are both stylishly functional
and energy efficient at the same time.
A respected and established leader in the homebuilding industry, Centex
is very involved in ongoing energy efficiency studies at federal, state and local levels.
Centex also utilizes valuable information acquired from private programs such as ComfortWise®
and EnergyStar® that concentrate on energy efficient ways to design, build and operate homes.
As you explore this section, you will discover how Centex has taken extra care in developing
optional energy efficient features and upgrades, particularly for those areas of the country where
such concerns are greater than in others. While some of these improvements may add small
amounts of additional costs to the building of your home, payoffs, in the long run, will not only
add value to your home, but will result in serious savings on your annual energy costs.
Centex Offers 6 Ways to Help Make Your Home Energy Efficient.
1. Energy Efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
These are the facilities that create the living atmosphere of your home's interior. They are the determining factors of the levels of comfort you experience as you live in your home. Centex Homes has developed energy efficient packages that take into consideration the heating, cooling and water heating requirements that fit your lifestyle. They are designed to offer maximum energy efficiency, while providing the comforts you desire and keeping your energy costs as low as possible. These are features that can save you money every day of the year!
2. Better Insulation
While not really visible, better insulation is something you can see when it comes to reading your heating and cooling bills. Every home that Centex builds is a result of a working knowledge of thermal efficiency that has been learned over the years. By including premium fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceilings of your home along with added insulation for ducts and attics, heating and cooling losses are reduced, resulting in lower costs for energy to heat and cool your home.
3. High-Performance Windows
Do you know what is one of the most overlooked items when
it comes to building homes yet one that can have a
significant impact on energy efficiency? The windows.
That's right - windows. Up to 50% of heating and cooling
costs for a home are direct results of heat loss in winter
and heat gain in summer, all because of inefficient
windows. In addition, high-performance windows can help
minimize ultra-violet rays that have damaging effects on
carpeting and upholstery, causing colors to fade prematurely.
An optional Centex energy efficient package may include
these windows as yet another way of reducing operating expenses
of your new home.
4. Sealing Your Home
An energy efficient Centex Home is sealed to reduce air leakage - both from air getting out and from air getting in. Why is this significant? Because air leakage can bring polluted air as well as damaging moisture into your home. It can also allow heat or cooled air to escape. A sealed home greatly reduces the possibilities of these actions from occurring and is yet one more way Centex offers you the potential of money-saving, energy efficient construction features.
5. Tight Ducts
Here's another energy-saving feature that is not readily visible to the eye, but is
of major importance to the budget. Fact: Standard ductwork allows more heated
or cooled air to escape from your home's interior. Fact: Energy efficient Centex
homes come with tight air ducts, providing for a much better quality of air inside
your living space. Sealed ducts also mean less conditioned air is required to heat
or cool your home, amounting to rather significant savings.
6. Energy Star® Appliances
Energy Star qualified appliances, ranging from water heaters to dishwashers and
most everything in between, have the approval of the U.S. Department of Energy.
These quality products take advantage of advanced technology, resulting in far less
energy and water consumption than standard appliances. Centex can make these
energy-saving and subsequently, money-saving appliances available for your new
home. Ask your Centex New Home Counselor about these products.
Not all products and services are available in all markets. Please check with your new home sales counselor for availability. *ComfortWise - ComfortWise homes are designed and built for energy efficiency and are independently inspected for quality assurance. ** EnergyStar - The Power to Protect the Environment through Energy Efficiency products. Centex energy efficient homes feature ENERGY STAR appliances. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
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