Providence Homes earns award for building new homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency
JACKSONVILLE, FL –
Providence Homes is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2010 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award . This award recognized the important contribution Providence Homes has made to the energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 91 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $40,677 on utility bills each year.
The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR qualified homes are equal to the the equivalent of:
- Eliminating the emissions from 45 vehicles;
- Saving 269,724 lbs of coal;
- Planting 74 acres of trees; or
- Saving the environment 528,983 pounds of CO2 per year.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet the strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and included additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes.
"We are extremely excited to be recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for our commitment to building 100% certified - ENERGY STAR homes in the Jacksonville marketplace" said Sean Junker, Providence Homes President and COO. "We believe that our combination of an ENERGY STAR home with remarkable curb appeal at an affordable price means we are able to offer homebuyers the opportunity to minimize their environmental impact without having to choose between their values and their budget. "
ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly -sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.
"Most homebuyers focus on what's outside the walls, said Sam Rashkin, National Director of EPA's ENERGY STAR homes Program, "but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality and low utility bills for years to come."
More than one million ENERGY STAR homes have been built in the United States since the program first began labeling homes in 1995. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, families living in ENERGY STAR qualified homes will save more than $270 million this year on their utility bills, while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 370,000 vehicles.
About Providence Homes
Providence Homes was founded in 1992 by CEO, Bill Cellar. As they celebrate their 18th anniversary, Bill continues to build upon the philosophy that homeowners deserve the best that he can give. Following this tradition, his tem is committed to building every home as if were for their own family. That degree of care has earned Providence Homes an excellent reputation among REALTORS and homeowners alike.
Providence Homes is building in some of the most popular communities in Northeast Florida including Aberdeen, Durbin Crossing, Eagle Landing, Emily's Crossing, Greenland Chase, Grove Wood at World Golf Village and Victoria Lakes.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 17,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
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