Energy Efficient Home Professionals

Providing energy assessments for contractors and homeowners.

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   We are a local family owned and operated business dedicated to helping homeowners enjoy an energy efficient and comfortable home.
 
   We are in this business because we care about the environment, providing a comfortable home for you and your family.
    1.Before you commit to an Energy Auditor ask about their background and experience, you will find ours listed on the "ABOUT US" page of this website.
    2. Check the cost of performing an Energy Audit. You will find that many people have jumped on the Energy Rating bandwagon just to make money, ask them what they charge and then give us a call or email. (You do not have to tell us what the others charge as that is unfair, but I am sure you will be surprised at the cost difference.) As I said we are in it because we care and we will be more than happy to give you references of happy customers.
 
   Our services can help Home Builders compete in a market that is rewarding those providing more energy efficient homes to their clients. 
 
   Energy Star ratings could qualify the Home Builder with Federal Tax Credits, increase profitability, increase customer satisfaction and sell more homes.
 
   Energy Rated Homes most of all allows the Home Builder stand out, gain recognition, increase the value of the home and provide quality assurance for the buyer.
 
   Realtors can also benefit in selling energy efficient homes due to the increased home value and open the door to helping your clients in procuring an EEM (Energy Efficient Mortgage).
 

We are proud to provide rating services to qualify new homes for the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Even in states with more rigorous energy codes, the U.S. EPA ensures that ENERGY STAR remains the symbol for truly energy-efficient performance. These homes are good for businesses, consumers, and the environment.   

 
                                      Most of all, our services help protect the environment.
 
 THINK GREEN

 

 

Benefits of owning an ENERGY STAR qualified new home include:

A Label Backed by the Government

All ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are certified to meet EPA’s strict guidelines for energy efficiency. This exemplary performance is verified by an independent third party.

Lower Utility Costs

Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and hot water heating. Homeowners can expect to save about $200–$400 annually on their utility bills.

More Comfortable/Quieter Homes

The energy-efficient features of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes keep out excessive heat, cold, and noise, and ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms-making these homes more comfortable to live in.

Helping to Create a Better Future

By purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified new home, you are joining millions of consumers who have changed to ENERGY STAR, helping our nation reduce our energy needs and building a cleaner environment for the future.

Features of our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes include:

  • Effective Insulation — Properly installed insulation that meets or exceeds national code requirements helps achieve even temperatures throughout the house while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
  • High-Performance Windows — Advanced window coatings help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furniture.
  • Tight Construction and Tight Ducts — Attention to detail by sealing all holes, cracks, and seams in ducts and construction assemblies helps eliminate drafts, moisture, dust, pests, and pollen. This improves comfort and the quality of indoor air, while lowering maintenance costs.
  • Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment — More efficient and properly sized heating and cooling systems use less energy, which reduces utility bills. These systems also turn on and off less frequently, removing more humidity and providing better comfort.

For more information on ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, contact…Energy Efficient Home Professionals at energyprof@brookings.net

 

Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov

Contractor Services
 

 

EPA created Indoor airPLUS to help builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved indoor air quality. EPA developed additional construction specifications to help improve indoor air quality in new homes.

Construction specifications include the careful selection of and installation of moisture control systems; heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems; combustion-venting systems; radon resistant construction; and low-emitting building materials. Ask about the Indoor airPLUS qualification for your next new home. Read Indoor airPLUS Better Environments Inside and Out (PDF, 5 pp, 807KB) 

 

How Does a New Home Become Indoor airPLUS Qualified?

A builder must first design a home to earn the ENERGY STAR label — the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. The result is a home that is significantly more energy efficient than a home built to minimum code, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To earn the Indoor airPLUS label, the builder then adds up to 30 home design and construction features to help protect qualified homes from moisture and mold, pests, combustion gases, and other airborne pollutants. Before the home officially earns the Indoor airPLUS label, it is inspected by an independent third-party to ensure compliance with EPA’s rigorous guidelines and specifications.

 

Building a home is a big decision and finding a builder is part of the challenge.
The Indoor airPLUS Partner List provides a list of builders that offer Indoor airPLUS qualified homes. These builders can provide you with the information you need to determine if an Indoor airPLUS qualified home is right for you. Find builders that offer Indoor airPLUS qualified homes near you.

 
 
NAHB GREEN BUILDING STANDARD
 
To find out more about certified NAHB GREEN Homes go to; http://www.nahbgreen.org/Guidelines/nahbguidelines.aspx
 
We are also NAHB Green Certified Professionals and NAHB Green Home Verifiers. We can oversee the process of verifying your home as NAHB Green.
 

"One key element of NAHB's suite of green building tools is National Green Building Certification, which is administered by the NAHB Research Center. The Research Center accredits verifiers and acts as the sole certifying body for the National Green Building Program.

 

Certification is based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard™. The Standard includes provisions that define green attributes for developments, multi-unit dwellings, remodeling projects, additions and single-family homes.

 

There are three green certification levels available in the Guidelines – Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The Standard includes an additional level, Emerald. The green levels and certifications address key green construction areas including – Lot & Site Development, Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Homeowner Education."

Contractor Services

 

  •  Energy Efficient Home Professionals can save save contractors money through consulting prior to construction. We can help in choosing the materials and practices needed to build an energy efficient home for your customers.

 

  •  Our knowledge of Energy Star home ratings can assist in earning a Federal Tax Credit on each of your homes that are constructed to energy efficient standards.

 

  •  We provide the testing services to qualify your homes for the Federal Tax Credit and possibly allow your buyers to qualify for an EEM (Energy Efficient Mortgage) allowing them a better chance to purchase your home.
     

 

Home Owner Services

 

  •  Our services can be an aid in choosing a new home to improve your chances of purchasing an energy efficient, comfortable and environmentally safer home.

 

  •  We can provide suggestions on improving the energy efficiency of your existing home and the cost effectiveness of suggested improvements including raising the value of your home.

 

  •  Assist you with the possibility of getting an EEM (Energy Efficient Mortgage) to make energy efficient improvements.

 

  •  An energy efficient rated home has a better chance of selling on todays market, may increase the value of the home and provides more incentive for the buyer.

 

REALTOR SERVICES

 

  • Let us help you sell homes as energy efficient rated homes offer more to your clients such as energy savings, increased home value, homes that are easier to keep clean and the possible benefit of better mortgage rates.
 
Energy Efficient Home Professionals
Brookings, SD 57006
Norma 605-695-4635
Cliff     605-690-7614