Most people who hear the name EnergyStar don't really understand what it means. The name turns up on electronic appliances like fridges, microwaves and ovens, but it also turns up on computers, TVs and video monitors.EnergyStar denotes devices that use less energy to operate by using technological improvements to save energy and money.
EnergyStar also refers to high efficiency construction of homes and buildings. At Gold Medallion Homes, we're proud to be part of the EnergyStar program in constructing all of our houses.
What does an EnergyStar home mean to the owner?
1. The home has been designed from the ground up with energy savings in mind.
2. Framing and insulation are installed to exacting standards to create a tight thermal shell.
3. Proper HVAC components are used to match the house and provide a consistent temperature level instead of "blasts" that ebb and flow in traditional systems.
4. All ductwork and tubing is sealed to prevent leakage in crawlspaces, attics and basements.
5. Low-emittance windows are used to prevent warm air from going out in the winter and cold air from coming in. In the summer, the reverse is true. Low-E windows also protect the home's interior from sun damage.
6. All of this careful construction results in energy savings of 30-50% off a non-EnergyStar home, higher resale value and higher debt to income qualifications when using an FHA energy efficient mortgage.
EnergyStar homes also reduce energy drain on power grids which means less consumption and less pollution for the environment. With EnergyStar and a Gold Medallion home, you can be assured of lower energy costs and a better environment for future generations.
Find out more about EnergyStar and how it works with Utah's Rocky Mountain Power here.
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