Recently a newly built energy-saving-promoted home was tested for energy efficiency by The Nelrod Company in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This home met established building code requirements but failed to receive an ENERGY STAR ® energy efficiency rating.
Based on information from the testing procedures, it was determined that:
Energy Star Savings Comparison |
Annual Estimated Utilities |
Estimated |
SAVINGS |
Basic Code Compliant Energy Saving Home |
$1,098.00 |
$47,771.00 |
|
After ENERGY STAR Improvements |
$893.00 |
$38,468.00 |
$9,303.00 |
Note: This is a common and conservative example based on a 1600 sq. ft. home. A 1% inflation factor is added. Numbers vary from home to home.