Advanced building techniques

Reduces maintenance and energy costs with high-performance insulation and advanced framing.

Source: See Advanced Framing, Thermal Breaks, Conditioned Attics and Spray Foam Insulation 

Advanced thermostat

A programmable thermostat that can automatically maintain a comfortable temperature and reduce energy use by up to 10%. 
Source: energy.gov

Air Filtration System

Air filtration systems are designed to bring in fresh air every day so you can breathe better and feel better. We help keep allergens out by sealing your home, resulting in a fresh supply of healthy air. 
High-performance air filtration improves indoor air quality by reducing harmful indoor allergens and pet dander.
Source #1: epa.gov
Source #2: buildings.lbl.gov
 

All-season windows

Low-E windows reduce air leaks and act as a temperature barrier, helping keep your home comfortable year-round. 
Source: energy.gov
 

CFL light bulbs

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use about 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. 
Source: energy.gov
 

Climate-sealed home

Spray Foam Insulation creates an air barrier which reduces loss of conditioned air using state-of-the-art spray foam insulation.
Source: whysprayfoam.org
Sealed Insulated Ducts reduce air leaks, which increases efficiency & helps lower utility bills.
Source: energystar.gov

Conditioned attics

Conditioned attics help protect against moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures. They keep comfortable temperatures inside your home and stop treated air from escaping. An unvented attic is warmer in winter and cooler in summer, reducing HVAC load. A conditioned attic stays dry, avoiding mold and wood rot, and can be used for storage.
Source: energy.gov

Dual-actuated toilets

A dual-flush toilet uses two buttons or handles to flush different levels of water, letting you decide how much to flush, which saves water while maintaining high performance.  
Source: epa.gov
 

Energy-efficient lighting

Energy-efficient bulbs use 25%-80% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last up to 25 times longer. 
Source: energy.gov

Flow-smart showerheads

Showerheads that use less water than standard models. They can reduce water use by up to 50%, saving you money on water and energy. 
Source: eartheasy.com

Fresh air management system

Helps maintain high air quality by regulating airflow and filtration, keeping clean, fresh air circulating throughout your home. 
Source #1: energystar.gov
Source #2: energystar.gov
 

Health-promoting barrier

We build healthier homes for more comfort. A well-sealed home improves air quality and helps reduce allergens. Spray Foam Insulation reduces space for pests, mold, pollutants, and allergens. 
Source: whysprayfoam.org
Insulated Ducts are tested to EPA standards and boost HVAC effectiveness. 
Source: energystar.gov
Sealing ducts can help improve indoor air quality by reducing the risk of pollutants entering ducts and circulating through your home.
Source: energystar.gov
 

Healthier building materials

Healthy homes start from the inside out. We use fresh air systems, healthier paint, and better flooring options to promote a safer home environment. Mechanical ventilation circulates fresh air using ducts and fans instead of relying on small holes or cracks in walls, roofs, or windows. 
Source: energystar.gov
Low-to-Zero VOC materials, paints, stains, and adhesives limit potentially harmful volatile organic compounds in your home. 
Source: epa.gov

High-performance air filtration

Improves indoor air quality by reducing harmful indoor allergens and pet dander. 
High-Performance Air Filtration improves home’s air quality and reduces the quantity of allergens.
Source #1: epa.gov
Source #2: buildings.lbl.gov

Home Energy Rating System (HERS)

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is the industry standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured and the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home's energy performance, according to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®). When you’re buying a home it can help you anticipate the costs of energy bills. The lower the HERS score, the more energy efficient the home.
Source: resnet.us

Humidistat

Works with your thermostat to reduce humidity levels in your home. This limits the potential for excess moisture, mold, or dampness.
Source: homeguides.sfgate.com
 

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

In addition to exhaust ventilation in kitchens and baths, fresh air ventilation is provided per strict design and testing standards to improve indoor air quality. Today’s best air conditioners use 30%–50% less energy than models from the mid-1970s. Even replacing a 10-year-old unit can save 20%–40% on cooling costs. 
Source: epa.gov
 

Insulated garage doors

Lock in even more heat or cool air with an insulated garage door.
Source: homeadvisor.com
 

LED lighting

LED bulbs are highly energy-efficient, using at least 75% less energy and lasting 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. 
Source: energy.gov
 

Low-E windows

High-performance windows that deflect up to 70% of the sun’s heat and reduce the chance of indoor condensation. Low-e windows also reduce temperature transference so you can read by the window year-round.
Source: energy.gov

Energy-efficient windows can significantly lower heating and cooling costs while increasing comfort and reducing condensation.  
Source: lbl.gov
 

Low to zero VOC materials, paints, stains and adhesives

Low-emitting paints, glues, varnishes, and other materials that meet the U.S. EPA standards for low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) materials.
Source: epa.gov
 

MERV 8 HVAC filtration

A higher-efficiency Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) filter measured by Minimum Efficiency Rating Values (MERV). The HVAC system helps improve a home’s air quality and reduces the quantity of allergens. 
Medium efficiency filters with a MERV of 5 to 13 are reasonably efficient at removing small to large airborne particles. Filters with a MERV between 7 and 13 are likely to be nearly as effective as true HEPA filters at controlling most airborne indoor particles. Medium efficiency air filters are generally less expensive than HEPA filters and allow quieter HVAC fan operation and higher airflow rates than HEPA filters since they have less airflow resistance.
Source: epa.gov
 

MERV 11 HVAC filtration

Improves home’s air quality and reduces the quantity of allergens.
Source #1: epa.gov
Source #2: buildings.lbl.gov
 

PEX plumbing

PEX plumbing is a superior alternative to metal pipes. It maintains better water pressure, resists scale buildup, handles temperature and pressure changes better, and doesn’t transfer heat as readily as copper. 
Source: pexinfo.com
 

Remote home management

Allows you to use your mobile device to access and control your home systems remotely.
Source: adt.com
 

Sealed insulated ducts

Sealed ducts use better sealing techniques that allow the HVAC system to keep more dust out, maintain internal temperatures, and better control internal humidity. Sealed ducts cost less to operate and keep a home cleaner. They also reduce air leaks, which increases efficiency and helps lower utility bills.
Source: energystar.gov
 

SEER 14 HVAC

A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system that runs more efficiently to reduce humidity and maximize comfort at less cost. 
ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioners have higher seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) and energy efficiency ratio (EER) ratings and use 8 percent less energy than conventional new models.
Source: energy.gov
 

SEER 15 HVAC

Runs more efficiently to reduce humidity and maximize comfort at lower cost. 

Source energy.gov
 

SEER 16 HVAC

A Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rated HVAC system with variable drive that adjusts to mild or warm days, lowering energy use and increasing comfort. 
Source: hannabery.com
 

Solar energy system

A solar energy system gathers and stores the sun's energy to save you money on utility bills. Solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy to reduce operating costs. The system can be sized to offset as much energy as your roof can accommodate. 
Source: us.sunpower.com
 

Spray foam insulated attics

Reduce sources of deterioration from moisture, dust & extreme temperatures.
Source: energy.gov
 

Spray foam insulation

Spray Foam Insulation minimizes the amount of noise that travels through exterior walls. It helps to keep outside noise out and inside noise in, for quieter homes and happier neighbors.
Source: foam-tech.com
Polyurethane Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation reduces air infiltration, which can cause up to 40% of a home's energy loss.
Source: whysprayfoam.org

It creates an air barrier that reduces loss of conditioned air and helps keep your home consistently cozy, while minimizing the amount of noise that travels through exterior walls.
Source: whysprayfoam.org

Spray foam insulation’s barrier also reduces space for external pests, mold, airborne pollutants and allergens.
Source: whysprayfoam.org
 

Tankless hot water heater

Heat water without the use of a large storage tank. The result is a more efficient use of heat and a constant supply of hot water for your home.
Source: energy.gov
 

Temperature-regulating features

Temperature regulating features promote consistent temperatures in every room by regulating airflow and reducing hot and cold spots. That means more comfort in every room, in any season. 
Source: See Advanced Thermostat, Conditioned Attics, SEER 14 HVAC and Spray Foam Insulation 

Thermal breaks

Insulating barriers between the inside and outside of your home (your home’s thermal envelope) that help create a more consistent temperature and lower HVAC costs by reducing thermal bridging (areas of high heat transfer) between conditioned areas and outdoors. 
Part of the advanced construction techniques used in Meritage homes, thermal breaks help increase the overall performance of a home by reducing thermal bridging (areas of high heat transfer) between conditioned areas and outdoors.
Source: ecohome.net
 

Water-efficient faucets

Water–efficient fixtures that reduce water use and save money on water bills. They provide high pressure and full function without the waste found in conventional designs. 
Source: epa.gov
 

Weather-sensing irrigation

Reduces overwatering by using weather data (like temperature and rain gauges) to adjust irrigation and keep plants healthy.
Source: epa.gov
 

Whole-home water filtration

Water treatment system that helps filter out harmful contaminants that can impact your food, your body and your laundry.
Source #1: livehealthy.aquasana.com
Source #2: aquasana.com
 

Water-saving features

Saves money each month by regulating water flow without sacrificing function.
Source: See Dual-Actuated Toilets, Water-Efficient Faucets and Flow-Smart Showerheads.

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