High Performance Home Features

Sustainable Home Features Work as a System

High Performance green homes include a variety of energy-efficient features utilizing a whole systems approach to saving energy, conserving water, and improving indoor air quality. High Energy Saving Homes are comfortable, environmentally safe and save energy dollars on utility costs. Some of the ideal green home features include:

Proper Southern Orientation
Good Structural Design
Using Recycled Building Materials
Rainwater Harvesting/Conservation
Green Energy Efficient Technologies
On-site Solar Electricity Generation
Solar Hot Water Technologies
Lighting and Energy Star® Appliances
Energy Conservation by the Occupants

The high performing energy efficient home produces a low carbon footprint while reducing energy consumption and enhancing the indoor environmental comfort for its occupants.

"High Performing Energy Saving Homes" can achieve a 50% or greater improvement in energy performance over a conventional code built home. These savings come from a combination of the energy efficient improvements and on-site renewable energy systems, such as photovoltaic panels and solar hot water.

The highest degree of energy efficiency can be found in a "net-zero energy home" which produces enough on-site energy to have a net-zero annual power draw from the electrical grid. This type of home would have a score of "0" on a HERS test. If you have a strong interest in decreasing global polution and saving energy dollars then Tucson High Energy Efficient communities and their homes are made to order for you and your family. Just get in touch with and we'll be happy to answer your questions and show you your next home.

So, the "High Performance Home" can include a variety of proven energy efficient features that contribute to improved home quality and indoor comfort. High performing homes save energy, conserve and harvest rain water, are built better, cost less to maintain, and are healthier for the occupants and the environment.

Please see the Green Features area of this site to learn more about the systems that make up a modern high performance home.

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