b'Since 2009, Providence KETTERING AT eTOWN MODEL HOMEHomes has helped families all over Northeast Florida save over $8.5 million on What is a Zero Energytheir energy bills! Ready Home?The United States Department of Energy describes a Zero Energy Ready Home as a high performance home so energy efficient all or most annual energy consumption can be offset with renewable energy. Every DOE Zero Energy Ready Home begins with the solid building science specified by ENERGY STAR for Homes, and then adds advanced technologies and practices from DOEs world-class research program, Building America. In other words, it is the Home of the Future. What does this mean for homeowners?It is the Symbol of Excellence that ensures your new home is designed and built to the highest standards of health, sustainability and efficiency. Heres how we are doing it. Optimized Thermal Protection that meets and exceeds next generation codes, making each homeFuture Ready. Whole-House Water Protection that effectively manages potential leak and mold problems, makingeach home Moisture Ready. High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Heating & Cooling Equipment and Installation that makeseach home Comfort Ready. Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality that meets or exceeds all the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agencys Indoor airPLUS program, making each home Health Ready. Solar-Ready Construction that minimizes the cost and complexity of adding solar in the future,making each home Zero Energy Ready.'