Buying an Energy Star Home Can Save you Money and Help the Environment

Which is better – a new home or a resale home?  Although both have their advantages, there are many ways a new home will save you money. That’s particularly true if you buy a new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR designation.

 Leading the trend in more energy efficient homes is Buffington Texas Classic Homes in Austin, Texas. Every new home built by Buffington Texas Classic Homes earns the ENERGY STAR designation by meeting rigorous energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Buffington Texas Classic Homes are significantly more energy efficient than other new and used homes because they incorporate a variety of energy-efficient features, products and improvements in all their homes.  These energy saving features are good for the environment and will save you hundreds of dollars a year.

IN an EPA comparison of ENERGY STAR homes and standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating-delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings. Over the average 7 to 8 years you may live in your home, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills.  Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial.

You can also save money by financing your home purchase using an energy-efficient mortgage.  Make sure to ask your lender about energy-efficient savings when getting pre-approved for your mortgage.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately 16 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy we use in our homes nationwide. ENERGY STAR homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC) and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. Using less energy in our homes generates less pollution in our environment.

 By choosing a home with the ENERGY STAR label, you can be confident that you’ll save money, have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell and are being a good citizen of our planet.

Whether you’re a first time buyer or you’re moving up to a larger home, you’ll find the home that fits your dreams AND saves you money at Buffington Texas Classic Homes.  To find Buffington Texas Classic Home or to find out how an ENERGY STAR rated home can save you money, visit www.MyTexasClassic.com.