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Buy a new home that has a view of the future with ENERGY STAR and Businesses for Energy Efficiency (BEE).
This is a great time to buy or build a new home! You've heard it all - interest rates are low, construction costs are lower, land prices are lower, there are homebuyer tax credits available for new home buyers as well as for “move-up” buyers.
If you decide to take advantage of these historic home-building opportunities, look to the future as you build your new home. If you are the builder, you may qualify for some additional rebates for building an ENERGY STAR home. There may be rebates for alternative technologies used in the home. There is an ENERGY STAR mortgage available that may allow you to have a lower interest rate. Lower than already historic low rates? YES!
Best of all, your home will be more comfortable, healthier and more durable than homes built only to meet code. Why? There are a number of reasons an ENERGY STAR home will result in lower operating and ownership costs. These reasons include tight construction and ductwork; effective insulation; efficient heating and cooling equipment; high performance windows; efficient products and independent testing.
For instance, take note of the house diagram here showing where air can escape or be drawn into a home diminishing the efficiency of the heating and cooling efforts. Even new homes built to code can perform like this. ENERGY STAR homes perform better.
Air sealing is a critical component of building a more efficient home to keep heated and cooled air where it belongs - in your home.
It is estimated that the cost of making your new home an ENERGY STAR home is around 2% of the construction costs. On a house that costs $100,000 to build, that's $2,000 - a small amount considering you will save many times that amount in utility costs over the period of mortgage. Don't be scared away! Ask for the best, you deserve it.
Take maximum advantage of the current new homes market by signing a sales contract by April 30, 2010. Find new ENERGY STAR homes already built by Businesses for Energy Efficiency members; GreenStar Homes at 509 Swan Lane and Western Constructors at the Dove Creek and Red Rock Subdivisions in Fruita.
Other Businesses for Energy Efficiency (BEE) are: Allied Building Supplies, MVM Mortgage, Bray & Co. - Christi Reece Eco-Broker, Harbert Lumber, Frostbusters & Coolth Co., McPherson Construction, Housing Resources of Western Colorado, EnergyWise Companies, GreenStar Homes. Find these businesses at www.grandmesa.us/energystar.
BEE members are leaders in the community dedicated to helping you make your homes more energy efficient, saving you money and improving your lives. We produce energy in western Colorado - let BEE members help you not to waste it.
Want to be part of the BEE leaders in Mesa County? Call us at 434-9563 or e-mail us at www.grandmesa.us, join us in saving our resources and saving your money.
Watch this space for more information on all matters related to ENERGY STAR homes.
Bonnie Petersen
Businesses for Energy Efficiency (BEE)
524 30 Road, Suite 1
Grand Junction, CO 81504
434-9563
This is a great time to buy or build a new home! You've heard it all - interest rates are low, construction costs are lower, land prices are lower, there are homebuyer tax credits available for new home buyers as well as for “move-up” buyers.
If you decide to take advantage of these historic home-building opportunities, look to the future as you build your new home. If you are the builder, you may qualify for some additional rebates for building an ENERGY STAR home. There may be rebates for alternative technologies used in the home. There is an ENERGY STAR mortgage available that may allow you to have a lower interest rate. Lower than already historic low rates? YES!
Best of all, your home will be more comfortable, healthier and more durable than homes built only to meet code. Why? There are a number of reasons an ENERGY STAR home will result in lower operating and ownership costs. These reasons include tight construction and ductwork; effective insulation; efficient heating and cooling equipment; high performance windows; efficient products and independent testing.
For instance, take note of the house diagram here showing where air can escape or be drawn into a home diminishing the efficiency of the heating and cooling efforts. Even new homes built to code can perform like this. ENERGY STAR homes perform better.
Air sealing is a critical component of building a more efficient home to keep heated and cooled air where it belongs - in your home.
It is estimated that the cost of making your new home an ENERGY STAR home is around 2% of the construction costs. On a house that costs $100,000 to build, that's $2,000 - a small amount considering you will save many times that amount in utility costs over the period of mortgage. Don't be scared away! Ask for the best, you deserve it.
Take maximum advantage of the current new homes market by signing a sales contract by April 30, 2010. Find new ENERGY STAR homes already built by Businesses for Energy Efficiency members; GreenStar Homes at 509 Swan Lane and Western Constructors at the Dove Creek and Red Rock Subdivisions in Fruita.
Other Businesses for Energy Efficiency (BEE) are: Allied Building Supplies, MVM Mortgage, Bray & Co. - Christi Reece Eco-Broker, Harbert Lumber, Frostbusters & Coolth Co., McPherson Construction, Housing Resources of Western Colorado, EnergyWise Companies, GreenStar Homes. Find these businesses at www.grandmesa.us/energystar.
BEE members are leaders in the community dedicated to helping you make your homes more energy efficient, saving you money and improving your lives. We produce energy in western Colorado - let BEE members help you not to waste it.
Want to be part of the BEE leaders in Mesa County? Call us at 434-9563 or e-mail us at www.grandmesa.us, join us in saving our resources and saving your money.
Watch this space for more information on all matters related to ENERGY STAR homes.
Bonnie Petersen
Businesses for Energy Efficiency (BEE)
524 30 Road, Suite 1
Grand Junction, CO 81504
434-9563
