The best part is that Green Seal balances those concerns with basic consumer concerns like quality and performance. Its rigorous product recommendations are like Consumer Reports without the SUV reviews.
Energy Star for Efficiency
If you're buying rather than building, you can still make sustainable choices and ensure lower long-term energy costs. The Energy Star seal you've probably seen on a refrigerator or TV set also applies to entire homes.
Qualified homes are independently verified to be at least 30 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 1993 National Model Energy Code, or 15 percent more efficient than the appropriate state energy code, whichever is more rigorous. The savings are typically achieved through features like high-performance windows, controlled air infiltration, upgraded heating and air conditioning systems, tight duct systems, and upgraded water-heating equipment.
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