Speaking Eco Green

These days more and more home builders in the United States, especially the largest builders, are including green features in their standard packages as buyers demand energy efficiency for a new home they may purchase. One particular builder, Miami-based Lennar announced plans to offer it’s new Power Smart SM Homes in all 16 states where it builds, beginning in Minnesota. These homes, designed to cut energy use 40%, will include efficient heating, cooling, lighting, appliances and windows. They’ll come with the government’s Energy Star label and the Department of Energy’s efficiency score. People are diffidently looking for ideals to save money, even when they are spending money, smart investment.

Bill Burgess, president of Lennar’s Minnesota region, said in a statement.  “Prospective buyers are eco-conscious and truly embrace energy-efficient products even in this current economic climate.”

What is clear is that green home building has gone mainstream, as architects and investors alike recognize it’s value in cost efficiency.   Whether you are building a new home or renovating your old home or just upgrading appliances, heating, cooling, windows, lighting or utilities, it is an excellent ideal to incorporate some form of renewable energy into the design.

Like converting the use of Solar Panels for electric energy. That ideal will save you money, be a good investment, raise the value of your home, and will give your home an advantage when comes time to sell.  Who doesn’t want a energy efficient home.      Everybody!