 In a green home, EnviroCitizen.org has found that one of the things most carefully though through is energy consumption. A green home will typically have a more efficient use of energy. It may even have a renewable energy source used for the occupants needs such as solar power. A general idea of energy-efficient home building helps to create awareness of how sustainability is something that can be accomplished in a home.
One of the marks of an energy-efficient home is effective insulation. Insulation is what will keep your home at a comfortable temperature. Properly installed and inspected insulation in floors, walls and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, reduced energy use and increased comfort. This way, you don't have to run your heat or air conditioning as much.
Energy-efficient windows employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frames, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet rays that can fade carpets and furniture.
An energy-efficient home is well sealed. Sealing holes and cracks in your home traps in the desired effects from heating and cooling. It also helps reduce drafts, humidity, dust, pollen and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing air leaks and maintenance overall.
Having an energy-efficient heating and cooling system installed takes care of one of the home’s biggest energy consumers, climate control. In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity and improve the overall comfort of your home. When properly installed into a tightly sealed home, this equipment won't have to work as hard to heat and cool the home. It also will save money on utility bills because less energy is used.
Green homes may also be equipped with energy-efficient products such as lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs and ventilation fans. They also use efficient appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines that are energy-efficient as well functional.
An energy-efficient home may be qualified as an ENERGY STAR home or even as a LEED certified home. These homes are carefully evaluated through third parties to make sure that the home complies with a certain set of guidelines. This means that the home has been proven to save energy and have been built with energy conservation in mind.
Having an energy-efficient home built not only saves resources, but it also helps the home to be an economic investment. With so many obviously benefits, EnviroCitizen.org believes that it is easy to see why an energy-efficient home is worth building.
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