Better quality, greater comfort and significant savings – it's a combination you'll love living with. A house that meets the standards of our Energy Efficient Home Program makes for a better home.That's true regardless of the type of home you choose.

Every Energy Efficient Home can be certified to meet the standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star® program. So you can count on your Energy Efficient Home to help reduce your annual energy costs up to 30 percent or more – thanks to its high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and high-quality materials and construction. You can also count on greater comfort year-round.

In addition, because these homes are so energy efficient, Progress Energy will take 5 percent off your total monthly electric bill. You could save thousands of dollars over the life of your home. There are a host of other benefits with an Energy Efficient Home, from improved air quality to the potential for higher resale value to significant savings on financing.

The benefits of an Energy Efficient Home:

• Energy Star standards - Every Progress Energy Energy Efficient Home must meet the high standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. Third-party verification assures you that the home meets these high standards and, thus, qualifies it for a 5 percent discount on your electric bill. 
• Superior quality of construction - Higher efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment, tighter construction and sealed air distribution systems ensure greater durability, comfort and affordability. About 20 percent of the energy in an average home is lost through leaks in ductwork. The proper sealing in an Energy Efficient Home cuts that loss to near zero.
• Year-round comfort - Your Energy Efficient Home means you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, all while using less energy than standard homes.  
• Improved air quality - An Energy Efficient Home's high-efficiency heating system can help improve indoor air quality.
• Mortgage savings - Because an Energy Efficient Home meets Energy Star-labeled standards, you may qualify for special financing opportunities such as Energy Efficient and Energy Star mortgages.
• 5 percent energy discount - Energy Efficient Homes that earn the Energy Star label are so efficient that Progress Energy will take 5 percent off your total monthly electric bill. You could save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home.  
• Higher home resale value - Energy Efficient Home quality can add real resale value to your home. And, if you sell your home, the 5 percent energy discount is transferable to the next owner.
• Smart savings - Independent studies show annual heating and cooling costs in an Energy Efficient Home amounted to 30 percent lower than a home built to conventional standards.

Consider the Savings:

An Energy Efficient Home helps you save money all year long – hundreds of dollars a year, plus the 5 percent Progress Energy energy discount. Compare our Energy Efficient Homes with typical homes in the charts below.

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Download a brochure about the program

More information is available at the EPA's Energy Star Web site:

• Energy Star Program
• Builder Option Packages - General 
• Criteria to build an Energy Star Home in SC
• Criteria to build an Energy Star home in NC
• Find Energy Star Products 
• Builder Benefits
• HVAC Energy Star Contractor Information