At Main Street Homes, we take immense pride in being a leading home builder in the Richmond, Virginia area that not only prioritizes innovation, excellence and top-quality workmanship—but also energy-efficient practices. For over 25 years now, we’ve strived to implement the latest in technological designs and forward-thinking features that not only save our homeowners money on energy costs—but also minimize a home's impact on the environment and give our customers peace of mind. 

Because of our unwavering commitment to these energy-efficient practices, we’re beyond thrilled and honored to be named a 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year winner for Sustained Excellence for the fifth year in a row—and this award is an amazing testament to our dedication to building homes that not only offer exceptional quality and comfort, but also reduce their impact on our natural surroundings. Continue reading to find out more about this incredible award and what it means to our team at Main Street Homes.

2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

This prestigious award means so much to us at Main Street Homes because it acknowledges our outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements in partnership with ENERGY STAR. As a Sustained Excellence winner, we are among the more than 170 organizations that ENERGY STAR is recognizing for their year-over-year commitment to energy efficiency—which is the program's highest honor. This award is a testament to our exemplary commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in all of our homes throughout RVA. By delivering real climate solutions through our energy-efficient practices, we not only do our part in creating a cleaner and healthier environment—but also strengthen our economy and provide families and individuals across RVA with a comfortable home that is conscious of the future. We're proud to be recognized alongside other ENERGY STAR award-winning partners from across the country, and we congratulate all the winners for their contributions towards building a better future for all—which is undoubtedly what matters most.

A closer look at our energy-efficient practices

At Main Street Homes, we believe in taking an innovative and forward-thinking approach to homebuilding that prioritizes energy-efficient practices. We use state-of-the-art materials and construction techniques to ensure that our homes are designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, while also providing exceptional comfort and functionality for our homeowners. Our homes feature ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, high-performance insulation and HVAC systems, indoor air quality control, low-E windows, a comprehensive water management system and more. By using these features, we help our homeowners save money on their energy bills—which can equal up to $100 a month in energy savings for the next 30 years—while also reducing their environmental impact and improving the overall comfort of their homes. When you choose Main Street Homes, you’re choosing a healthier way of living that provides you with a safe space to live, grow and thrive for years to come—and we’re beyond honored to have received an award that reflects our philosophy. 

Work with a forward-thinking builder you can trust

At Main Street Homes, we understand the vital importance of energy efficiency in today's world, and we believe that it's our responsibility to do our part in creating a sustainable future. This phenomenal award recognizes our ongoing efforts to build homes that are not only remarkable, functional and durable—but also extremely eco-friendly, and we're incredibly proud to be known as a leader in this space. Our team is always working toward a greener way to build, and we can’t wait to continue developing incredible homes that are conscious of our future as an entire planet. 

If you’re interested in learning more about any of our energy-efficient, gorgeous homes throughout our stunning new home communities in RVA, feel free to give us a call at (804) 979-2954 or fill out our online form today.