Built with High Performance and Energy Efficiency in mind

Idaho ENERGY STAR Homes are built with five (5) high performance reasons in mind which are to improve your home's comfort, safety, health, durability and energy efficiency combined all save you money each month.

Comfort

Imagine every room, warm in the winter and cool in the summer - no uncomfortable drafts and no need to put on a sweater when you're in that remote north-facing bedrom. Idaho ENERGY STAR Homes ensure more consisten temperatures between and across rooms and minimize drafts with increased insulation, tight sealing, low e windows and performance tested heating and cooling.

Safety

Better indoor air quality can improve your family's health. Dust, radon, mold, carbon monoxide and excessive moisture should be kept out of your home. Idaho ENERGY STAR Homes ensure you keep unwanted pollutants outside with properly sealed ducts, balanced heating and cooling distribution systems, tight and well sealed construction with good ventilation and controlled makeup air.

Durability

Enjoy the peace of mind with a home built to last. Idaho ENERGY STAR Homes feature efficient construction that prevents costly moisture damage, energy efficient widows which reduces fading of furniture and finishes and high quality heating and cooling systems which lasts longer with yearly maintenance and performs superior to standard equipment.

Long Term Savings

Idaho ENERGY STAR Homes can put cash back in your pocket. ENERGY STAR Homes are at least 30-40% more energy efficent than homes built just to code, resulting in utility bills substantually less than standard homes of similar size.

Higher Resale Value

Studies conducted in the 70's and 80's concluded that energy-effcient homes earn a higher resale price than average homes. This means that purchasing an ENERGY STAR labeled home isn't just a smart investment today, but it will also pay significant dividends in the future.

Good for the Environment

Buying an ENERGY STAR Home means you'll be helping to preserve our planet. How? Residential housing represents 20% of all U.S. carbon diocide emissions. So by building or purchasing an ENERGY STAR Home you will be helping to reduce a significant source of carbon dioxide emissions.