Energy Star HomesManufactured Vs. Modular

Energy Star Homes
The US Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR PROGRAM promotes the use of high efficiency technologies and equipment ENERGY STAR labeled homes use at least 30% less energy then homes built to meet the national Model Energy Code while maintaining or improving indoor air quality. These fact sheets are designed to help consumers learn more about the energy-efficient improvements to their ENERGY STAR homes.

The following are a features and benefits of a ENERGY STAR HOME.

• AIR SEALING - Improved comfort, improved indoor air quality, increased quality, Lower utility bills, Fewer condensation problems, Reduced obsolescence and Improved resale position.
  
  
• VALUE-ENGINEERED FRAMING - Improved comfort, Reduced construction costs and Lower utility bills
  
  
• BALANCED VENTILATION SYSTEMS - Improved indoor air quality, improved comfort, Improved health, Lower utility bills and Improved resale position.
  
  
• EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS - Improved indoor air quality, Improved comfort, Improved health, Lower utility bills and Improved resale position.
  
  
• SUPPLY VENTILATION SYSTEMS - Improved indoor air quality, improved comfort, Improved health, Lower utility bills and Improved resale position.
  
  
• DUCT INSULATION - Improved comfort, Lower utility bills and Lower equipment costs.
  
  
• DUCT SEALING - Improved comfort, Improved indoor air quality, Better humidity control,
  Lower utility bills and Lower equipment costs.
  
  
• LOCATING DUCTS WITHIN CONDITIONED SPACE - improved comfort, Improved indoor air quality, Lower utility bills and Lower equipment costs.
  
  
• RIGHT-SIZED/COMPACT DUCTS - Improved comfort, quieter home and Lower equipment costs.
  
  
• INCREASED INSULATION - Improved comfort, Improved indoor air quality, Increased construction quality, Reduced obsolescence, Lower utility bills and Improved resale position.
  
  
• HIGH-PERFORMANCE WINDOWS - Improved comfort, Quieter home, Increased quality, Improved indoor air quality, Lower utility bills, Reduced obsolescence, Fewer condensation problems, Reduced wear on home furnishings and Improved resale position.
  
  
• ENERGY STAR LABELED BOILERS - Increased quality, Improved safety, Lower utility bills and improved resale position.
  
  
• ENERGY STAR LABELED FURNACES - Increased quality, Improved safety, Lower utility bills and Improved resale position.
  
  
• ENERGY STAR LABELED HEAT PUMPS - Increased quality, improved comfort, Quieter, Lower utility bills and improved resale position.
  
  
• ENERGY STAR LABELED PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS - Improved
  comfort, Convenience and Lower utility bills.
  
  
• RIGHT-SIZED AIR CONDITIONERS - Improved comfort, Better humidity control, Quieter. home, Lower utility bills, Fewer maintenance problems and Lower installation price.
  
  
• ENERGY STAR LABELED AIR CONDITIONERS - Improved comfort, increased quality, Lower utility bills and Improved resale position.