Smarter Energy Homes, LLC is committed to building super energy efficient homes (Net Zero, Near Net Zero and Net Zero Plus) in and around the South King and North Pierce Counties area. These are homes that far exceed the ENERGY STAR qualifications. The ENERGY STAR homes meet the guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).

ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of energy-efficient features, such as effective insulation, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and appliances.

These features contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution. ENERGY STAR also encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, as well as features designed to improve indoor air quality.

Home buyers are increasingly interested in building or buying energy efficient homes. When looking to build or buy a green home, energy efficiency is the place to start. That's because the energy used in homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and risks of global climate change. So, the less energy used, the less air pollution generated. And the easy way to make sure a new home is energy efficient is to look for the blue ENERGY STAR mark, the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. Learn more about how Green Begins with ENERGY STAR Blue (130KB).

For further reading on "Energy Star" checkout the following links.
www.northwestenergystar.com
www.energystar.gov

Smarter Energy Homes, LLC are members of the following Associations or Guilds: