In addition to benefiting the environment, homes that are built green also offer many advantages to homeowners.
Savings on Utility Bills
Homes that are Earth Advantage and Energy Star certified consume 15 percent less energy than conventionally built homes. Because qualified homes use less energy for heating, cooling and water heating, homeowners can expect to save about $200 to $400 or more annually on their energy bills.
Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credits
Homeowners can qualify for tax credits if they have energy efficient certain appliances and products in their homes.
Value
Green homes are the way of the future, so a home certified by Energy Star and Earth Advantage will provide homeowners with increased value.
Indoor Air Quality
Improved indoor air quality helps ease allergy and asthma problems. Homeowners can rest assured knowing that their family isn’t breathing dangerous toxins when living in a Summerfield home.
Peace of Mind
The great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest provides us with food, water, fresh air, beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities. By purchasing a home that helps preserve the environment, you can have a clear conscious knowing that you are contributing to the conservation of this precious commodity, so that future generations can also enjoy it.
