Energy Efficient Homes
Headwater Estates have designed their homes to keep you cooler, warmer and happier, all while saving you money on high cost energy bills !
Yucca has made a commitment to build environmentally sustainable homes by making them efficient and incorporating practical technologies that reduce energy consumption. Here are some of the things we are doing.
- Energy Star certified appliances including fridge and dishwasher
- Energy Star Low-E Argon high performance windows
- Forced air High Efficiency furnace with electronic ignition
- Spray foam insulation in garage ceiling below liveable space in addition to cantilevered areas with living space above (R31)
- R50 insulation in attic
- All ductwork to be sealed with foil work
- Energy Star High Efficiency hot water tank. The tank is a gas rental unit
- Programmable thermostats centrally located
- Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) for increased climate control and home owner comfort
- Return air vents in every bedroom results in more consistent temperatures
- LED recessed lighting standard upgrade
- Low-flow toilets throughout
- Energy Star exhaust fans in all bathrooms
- Hot water recirculation pump connected to master ensuite vanity
- SmartHome technologies available as upgrade
- Zero VOC paint in all interior spaces
- Permeable driveway interlocking pavers, not asphalt
- Water harvesting rain barrel for every lot
All of this translates into a healthier home for the occupants and a reduced carbon footprint for the planet. Cleaner inside air, quieter rooms and consistent temperatures with no drafts. This makes for a home that is more comfortable, healthy and cost effective to run in the long-term; and you have peace of mind of knowing the home you own is healthy for your family and is sustainably designed and built.
