Our Process: Energy Conservation – Energy Star

How do houses built by Texas Classic Homes qualify as ENERGY STAR homes?

Homes constructed by Texas Classic Homes earn the ENERGY STAR by meeting rigorous energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Texas Classic Homes are significantly more energy efficient than standard homes through the incorporation of a variety of building features.

EFFECTIVE INSULATION
At Texas Classic Homes we properly install insulation in walls and attics to ensure even temperatures throughout the house while using reducing energy requirements. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE WINDOWS
Texas Classic Homes uses windows with advanced coatings and construction to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. Our windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.

TIGHT CONSTRUCTION AND TIGHT DUCTS
By using advanced techniques for sealing holes and cracks in the home’s “envelope” and sealing cracks in heating and cooling ducts Texas Classic Homes helps to reduce drafts and the intrusion of moisture, dust, pollen, pests, and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while lowering utility bills and maintenance costs.

MORE EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
Texas Classic Homes carefully installs only properly designed and energy-efficient heating & cooling systems. These systems use less energy which results in reduced utility bills and increased monthly savings.

INDEPENDENT TESTING
While it might be easy for other builders to claim that their homes are energy efficient, as an ENERGY STAR partner Texas Classic Homes back up our claims with third-party inspections to verify each home’s energy performance.

Texas Classic Homes ENERGY STAR qualified homes also undergo an additional comprehensive inspection of insulation and air sealing details to ensure that our homes deliver the full comfort and energy savings they are designed to achieve.

What are the benefits to owners of a Texas Classic Homes ENERGY STAR qualified home?

PEACE OF MIND
Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. Instead, look for the government-backed ENERGY STAR qualified homes built by Texas Classic Homes that are genuinely energy efficient. Find the home of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your new home meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.

LOWER OWNERSHIP COST
Compared with standard construction, Texas Classic Homes ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating…. delivering hundreds of dollars in annual savings. Over the life of your Texas Classic Homes, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial.

BETTER PERFORMANCE
Properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. An energy-efficient home from Texas Classic Homes helps to ensure consistent temperatures between rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
A typical home can be a greater source of pollution than your car. About 17% of U.S. “greenhouse gas emissions” are generated from the energy required for use in houses. Energy used in our homes is often produced from burning fossil fuels in power plants. The less energy required for homes results in lower demand for energy production which reduces air pollution.

SMART INVESTMENT
Over 3,500 home builders nationwide have partnered with EPA to construct more than 650,000 ENERGY STAR qualified homes. By the end of the decade, more than 2 million homes are expected to earn the ENERGY STAR. Texas Classic Homes is leading the trend in West Texas. By choosing an ENERGY STAR qualified home from Texas Classic Homes, you can be confident that you will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.

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Texas Classic Homes is a proud builder
of ENERGY STAR labeled homes.