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Every Lifestyle Home is Energy Star Certified, this means that everything in your home is specifically designed to save you energy and, in turn, money on your utilities.

 

House Efficiency DiagramNot only is your Lifestyle home built energy-efficient, but it comes equipped with a full range of ENERGY STAR qualified products and features including:


House Efficiency Diagram

Furnaces

ENERGY STAR qualified heating equipment is up to 15 percent more efficient.




House Efficiency Diagram

Duct Systems

ENERGY STAR qualified homes are third party tested for tightness and verified to be properly insulated.




House Efficiency Diagram

Water Heaters

High-Efficiency water heaters use 10 to 50 percent less energy.




House Efficiency Diagram

Insulation

Properly installed insulation provides year-round comfort while reducing utility bills..




House Efficiency Diagram

Windows

ENERGY STAR qualified windows block 70 percent of the solar heat gain in the summer and reflect radiant heat during winter.




House Efficiency Diagram

Refrigerators

ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use up to 40 percent less energy.




House Efficiency Diagram

Dishwashers

ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers use at least 41 percent less energy.




House Efficiency Diagram

Washers

ENERGY STAR qualified washers use 40 to 50 percent less energy and about 55 percent less water.




House Efficiency Diagram

Lighting

ENERGY STAR qualified lighting can save about $65 each year in energy costs.




House Efficiency Diagram

Air Conditioners

ENERGY STAR qualified cooling systems - 8 percent more energy efficient.


 

Lifestyle Homes are built to be comfortable and space-efficient for you, but also as waste-free and energy-efficient as possible, making them environmentally friendly as well.



To learn more about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov



To learn more about how to better live green, visit www.conservation.org

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