March 31st, 2009
By Barbara Kessler
Green Right Now
KB Homes announced that all new homes built in Dallas will be built to Energy Star guidelines. The homes, in both new and existing communities, will allow homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce their monthly energy bills.
According to a report by Whitefence.com, the average monthly utility bills for Dallas households were the highest of the 20 U.S. metro markets surveyed in the report.
“Dallas-area home buyers want quality homes that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and affordable both at the time of purchase and over the lifetime of operating the home,” said Don Barrineau, president of KB Home’s Dallas Division, in a statement.
In February, LA-based KB Homes made the announcement that all home communities opening in 2009 and beyond will be built to the Energy Star guidelines as well. Energy Star qualified homes are up to 45% more energy-efficient than homes built as recently as a year ago.
In order to be designated as an Energy Star qualified home, the EPA-program must verify that the home meets a set of strict requirements. Some of the criteria include effective insulation, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and energy-efficient products such as Energy Star appliances.
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