ENERGY
STAR® was
created to help consumers easily identify products, homes, and
buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment.
As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the
ENERGY STAR label identifies highly efficient products and designates
superior energy performance in homes and buildings.
What
Energy
Star®
Certified
means to you  Reduced
Utility Bills
More Value Per Square Foot
Healthier
Indoor Air
Low Maintenance
Comfortable and Quieter Homes
Independently
Tested & Certified
ENHANCED
RESALE VALUE
Typically, the cost for
upgrades needed to meet ENERGY STAR® home standards are in the
range of 1% to 3% higher than the cost to meet code levels.
However,
monthly energy savings from these measures will result in energy bill
savings each month, so the homeowner enjoys net savings from
the first month of ownership throughout the life of the home.
Compare
Energy
Star®
Features!
PLUS
Holton Homes goes above and beyond industry standards:
| Feature |
Industry
Standards | HOLTON HOMES Standards |
| Construction
| 2x4 |
2x6 |
| Siding |
Hardboard |
James
Hardiplank |
| Feature |
Idaho Code |
ENERGY STAR®
Homes
Northwest | | Wall Insulation | R13 | R19 or R21 |
| Perimeter Insulation* | R10 | R16 |
| Attic Insulation | R38 | R38 or greater |
| Floor Insulation* | R19 | R30 |
| Windows | .50U | .34U |
| Doors | Standard | Insulated |
| Ducts | R6 | R8 |
| Duct Connections | Taped | Mastic Sealed |
| Ducts Tested and Certified | None | Independently Certified |
| Gas Furnace | 80% AFUE | 90% AFUE |
| A/C Unit | SEER 10 | SEER 12 or 13 |
| Heat Pump | 6.8 HSPF | 8.0 HSPF |
| Lighting | No Code | 50% Compact
Flourescent | | *When perimeter insulation is used, floor
insulation is not necessary. |
Additional
information is available at the ENERGY STAR Web site: www.energystar.gov
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