Did you know that Main Street Home has earned the 100% ENERGY STAR certified home designation? Besides putting money back in your pocket (we’ll get to that in a minute), it means we’ve put our homes through more processes, inspections, testing, and verifications from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) than other builders. In fact, we are one of the few builders in Richmond to earn the 100% designation that demonstrates our commitment to ENERGY STAR performance guidelines. So what does that mean to you? A new ENERGY STAR Certified Home is more than 30% efficient than a standard home. If you’re currently living in an older home (more than 20 years old), then that number jumps to 60%! All of that equates to a savings of $100 a month in energy savings. If you think about that over the next 30 years – that’s $36,000 in your pocket. https://youtu.be/-jQOJs0wYCY   Why does Main Street go the extra mile to build an ENERGY STAR home? Besides the financial benefits to homeowners, ENERGY STAR homes last longer and are more durable, while also reducing utility costs and maintenance bills. Homeowners rave about their energy star certified homes, calling them warm, cozy, and comfortable. They love the air-tight, high performance windows that keep drafts out and temperatures steady. The thermal enclosure system is what they attribute the comfort to, knowing high quality insulation is in place. They like the attention to detail in an energy star home, feeling the rigorous inspections that took place behind the walls were done right, keeping them protected from the ground up. Homeowners with allergies also appreciate the controlled supply of fresh air from the high efficiency Heating Ventilation And Cooling system (HVAC) that reduces dust and allergens. One of the biggest threats to a home is moisture, and an energy star home comes equipped with a comprehensive water management system that protects the roof, walls, and foundation from water damage. Energy costs are also kept to a minimum with the use of energy efficient lighting and appliances. Using less electricity and water adds to your savings over time. Knowing a certified energy star home will benefit the home owner, as well as the planet, is a win-win for Main Street Homes. We encourage you to “dig in” to all the benefits of an energy star home, including:

• Sealed Penetrations & Drywall Seals
• Advanced Insulation
• 95% Efficient HVAC & Thermostats & Returns
• Sealed Ductwork
• Low-E Windows
• House Wraps
• Dry-Wall Pre-inspections
• Final Inspections by a 3^rd Party Engineer

To learn even more about Main Street’s ENERGY STAR certified new homes, go to: http://www.gomsh.com/energy-star for a full discussion of the benefits offered to homeowners through the ENERGY STAR program. https://youtu.be/r_JpbJwDHDQ