ENERGY STAR. It's the little label with the big message: Better
is Better.
Vestal Energy is proud to provide rating services to certify new homes
and apartments to earn the ENERGY STAR® label. The ENERGY STAR label
on a home means that it has been designed and built to standards well
above other homes in the market today. It means better quality, better
comfort, and better durability. It also means that the home is a
better value for today, and a better investment for tomorrow. The
ENERGY STAR label gives homeowners the peace of mind that their home
has undergone a better process for inspections, testing, and
verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Peace of Mind. The result of a home that's built better.
With the ENERGY STAR label on a new home or apartment, homeowners and
building owners can be confident that it will deliver. When ENERGY
STAR requirements are applied to new home construction, an integrated
approach to design combined with tried-and-true best building
practices adds up to a durable, comfortable home with reduced utility
and maintenance costs. All ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments
have undergone more inspections and testing than typical homes to
ensure that they are built to higher standards.
Enduring Quality. Better systems make all the difference.
Purchasing a new home is a big investment, so it's important to be
sure that it's built to last. We ensure that builders of new ENERGY
STAR certified homes and apartments have designed them to include
value-adding energy efficiency features, and a combination of
materials and equipment that will deliver better performance.
ENERGY STAR certified new homes and apartments include features like:
A complete
Thermal Enclosure System that
includes comprehensive air sealing, quality-installed insulation,
and high-performance windows, to deliver improved comfort and lower
utility bills.
A high-efficiency
Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling System
that is designed and installed for optimal performance.
A comprehensive
Water Management System to
protect roofs, walls, and foundations from moisture damage.
Energy-efficient
Lighting and Appliances to help
keep utility bills low, while providing high-quality performance and
longevity.
Wall-to-Wall Comfort. A better way to live.
Ask anyone who lives in an ENERGY STAR certified home to go back to
their old home. They'll likely say there's no way they'll give up the
comfort that came with the ENERGY STAR label on their new home. From
the moment you walk in the door of an ENERGY STAR certified home or
apartment, you'll see, feel, and hear the difference.
Proven Value. A better investment for today and tomorrow.
Homes and apartments earning the ENERGY STAR label offer better energy
efficiency and performance compared to other homes, making them a
better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow. ENERGY
STAR certified homes and apartments are at least 10% more energy
efficient than homes built to code and achieve a 20% improvement on
average.
Vestal Energy is proud to be in partnership with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor airPLUS Program. Through this
partnership, Vestal Energy has committed to offering ENERGY STAR and
Indoor airPLUS certified homes that provide homeowners with energy
efficiency and improved indoor air quality.
To earn the ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS labels, a home must meet a
set of strict guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency for reducing poor indoor air quality. Homes with ENERGY STAR
and Indoor airPLUS certifications offer homebuyers all the features
they want in a new home, plus moisture control, radon control, pest
barriers, improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems, combustion pollutant control, low emission materials and
third party verification.
