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| ATHENA® EcoCalculator | | | | provides instant Life cycle assessment (LCA) results for commonly used building structure and envelope assemblies. | |
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| Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes | | | | To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. | |
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| Find an ENERGY STAR Builder | | | | Find home builders and developers that build ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, lenders that offer energy efficient mortgages, utilities that offer special incentives to buyers, builders and developers of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, and home energy raters that can verify the energy efficiency of a home. | |
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| Heating & Cooling Efficiently | | | | As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. | |
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