The Advanced Insulation home which was featured in this past summer’s Parade of Homes is 54% more efficient than is required by current building code. The annual heating bill for the 3,468-square foot home is projected to be less than $400 while the air conditioning is estimated to cost less than $60 per year.
NAHB Emerald Certification is only awarded after a qualified third party inspects the project to verify that the home meets the required standards in lot design, preparation and development; resource, energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and builder owner education. Emerald is the highest possible ranking.
According to the US Dept. of Energy, half of American families spend one-fifth or more of their household income on energy-related expenditures.
