At Jeremy Voigt Construction, building high-quality homes that exceed energy efficient standards is not an exception, but rather the rule. With three generations of time-tested construction methods in our tool belts and the diligence to continually research the latest innovations in efficient building products and procedures results in your energy efficient home being constructed to the highest of standards that surpass ENERY STAR guidelines. So how does a homeowner benefit from this increased energy efficiency?

Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. Instead, look for the an ENERGY STAR builder to easily identify products and methods that are truly energy efficient. Build the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.

Compared with 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.

Properly constructed ENERGY STAR homes deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

By building an ENERGY STAR certified home, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.

Did you know that your home can be a greater source of pollution than your car? In fact, 16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide. Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.

Properly installed and inspected insulation in floors, walls, and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, reduced energy use, and increased comfort.

Energy-efficient windows employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frames, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.

Sealing holes and cracks in the home's "envelope" and in heating and cooling duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing utility and maintenance.

In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve the overall comfort of the home. When properly installed into a tightly sealed home, this equipment won't have to work so hard to heat and cool the home.

In addition of energy efficient building products and procedures, ENERGY STAR qualified products like lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines can greatly improve energy consumption.

Don’t take our word for it! We hire Independent Home Energy Raters to conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify the energy efficiency measures, as well as insulation, air tightness, and duct sealing details of your home.