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When looking for a new home, look for the Home Advantage sign from Progress Energy. It’s the sign of improved energy efficiency that will save you hundreds on your energy bills and increase your comfort for as long as you live in the home.
Better energy efficiency, lower bills and an automatic 5 percent discount.
Home Advantage homes meet ENERGY STAR guidelines, so they are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than standard homes. This means lower energy bills and a lower cost of overall home operation. And, Home Advantage homes are the ONLY new homes that receive a 5 percent monthly energy discount from Progress Energy for the lifetime of the home. That's guaranteed savings now and a recongnized selling feature in the future.
The savings add up
The energy and money you’ll save when you invest in an energy-efficient Home Advantage home will actually pay you back month over month. In fact, the total cost of home ownership could go down by hundreds of dollars every year. For example:
Total cost of home ownership each month includes not only your mortgage, but also the cost of utilities and home maintence with a Home Advantage home, your monthly total cost of ownership actually decreases. For example, ...
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When you add $1,500 for energy-efficiency upgrades to the cost of a $200,000 home:
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The mortgage goes up by just $9 a month. (Assuming a fixed 30-year, 6 percent mortgage.)
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Monthly utility bills could come down by as much as $31 per month.
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This adds up to a net savings of $22 a month, or $264 a year. And that's before the 5 percent monthly energy discount!
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The many advantages of Home Advantage include:
•Stringent ENERGY STAR standards – Home Advantage homes 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 all required standards.
• 5 percent energy discount – Home Advantage homes are so efficient that Progress Energy will take 5 percent off your total monthly electric bill for the lifetime of your home.
• Smart savings – Independent studies sponsored by EPA show annual heating and cooling costs in a Home Advantage home were 30 percent lower than a home built to conventional standards.
• 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 a Home Advantage home cuts that loss to near zero.
• Year-round comfort – Your Home Advantage home keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, all while using less energy than standard homes.
• Improved air quality – A Home Advantage home's high-efficiency heating system can help improve indoor air quality.
• Mortgage savings – Because a Home Advantage home meets ENERGY STAR standards, you may qualify for special financing opportunities such as Energy Efficient and ENERGY STAR mortgages.
• Higher home resale value – The superior quality of a Home Advantage home increases its resale value. And, if you sell your home, the 5 percent energy discount is transferable to the next owner.
• Good for the Environment – Because Home Advantage homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than standard homes, they reduce electricity use, especially during periods of high demand, which can delay the need for new power plants.
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