Unfortunately
we do not have Georgia Power in our area, but we do have the next best thing the
only top quality builder in South Georgia building HERS Rated
Green Homes. So next time you are interested in a new home do not let your
Realtor talk you into square footage only because there are more to a home then
just square footage, “There is Custom Smart Above "Minimum Code" with HERS Rated”
An EarthCents New Home™ performs better for the homeowner and the environment thanks to a variety of energy-efficient features. EarthCents New Homes offer superior insulation, high-performance windows, tight construction and tight ducts, more efficient heating and cooling equipment, and 3rd party independent testing.
Georgia’s new home buyers should seriously consider the benefits of an EarthCents New Home. These homes offer built-in quality and comfort, and are built more efficient than homes built to standard building codes helping the homeowner save money and energy for years to come.
Features
An EarthCents New Home performs better for the homeowner and the environment thanks to a variety of energy-efficient features.
Effective Insulation
Properly installed insulation in floors, walls and attics ensure even temperatures throughout the house, while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
Properly installed insulation in floors, walls and attics ensure even temperatures throughout the house, while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
High-Performance Windows
Windows with advanced coatings and construction help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.
Windows with advanced coatings and construction help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.
Tight Construction and Tight Ducts
Advanced techniques for sealing holes and cracks in the home’s “envelope” and in the heating and cooling ducts help reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, pests and noise. A more tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality, while lowering utility and maintenance costs.
Advanced techniques for sealing holes and cracks in the home’s “envelope” and in the heating and cooling ducts help reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, pests and noise. A more tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality, while lowering utility and maintenance costs.
More Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
Energy-efficient, properly installed heating and cooling systems use less energy, which reduces utility bills. You can expect higher quality and greater durability backed by longer warranties now available on many models.
Energy-efficient, properly installed heating and cooling systems use less energy, which reduces utility bills. You can expect higher quality and greater durability backed by longer warranties now available on many models.
Independent Testing
You can enjoy peace of mind knowing your new home has been independently certified verifying the energy performance of your home.
You can enjoy peace of mind knowing your new home has been independently certified verifying the energy performance of your home.
Benefits
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.
Lower Ownership Cost
EarthCents New Homes use less energy — delivering $300 to $400 in annual savings on energy bills. Over the next 7 to 8 years, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial.
EarthCents New Homes use less energy — delivering $300 to $400 in annual savings on energy bills. Over the next 7 to 8 years, 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. EarthCents New Homes help ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality and greater durability.
Properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. EarthCents New Homes help ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality and greater durability.
Smart Investment
By choosing an EarthCents New Home, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.
By choosing an EarthCents New Home, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.
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