If you had to choose one sustainable home feature for your next house, what would it be? Take our fun, 5-question quiz and see our top suggestion!
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You have a practical streak and can appreciate a good opportunity when you see one. That’s why we think solar panels will appeal to you. After all, why have a boring, empty roof when you could have a solar photovoltaic system for collecting clean, renewable energy? It’s a sustainable home feature that’s good for your pocketbook and the planet! Find out how we’re making solar energy more accessible at communities across the country.
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You enjoy your creature comforts and convenience—but hate overpaying for them. That may put ENERGY STAR® certification high on your list of sustainable home features. ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency in homes and household products, such as appliances, heating and cooling equipment, lighting, fans and water heaters. Learn more about the program and how it could help save money on utility bills.
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You’ve made your health and wellbeing a priority, so you might be interested in the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS program. It takes ENERGY STAR® certification to the next level with requirements that improve indoor air quality, provide pollutant protection (including common allergens), resist radon, and call for better-for-you building materials like low-emitting paint, flooring and manufactured wood products. Get a more in-depth look on our site!
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Conserving water doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying it (and let’s face it, you enjoy it a LOT)! The water used by those hot baths, steamy showers and other aquatic activities you love can be reduced or offset when you choose products marked with the EPA’s WaterSense® label for your next home. These showerheads, faucets, toilets and other labeled products were designed to use less water while still providing exceptional performance. Follow the link below to preview some of the WaterSense® options you may find at our Home Gallery™ and get more ideas about how to save water around the home.
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Set-it-and-forget-it is your preferred operating style. After all, your time is valuable! Buying a home with a low HERS® score means you’re getting a house that’s built and equipped to help save energy every day, with little to no effort on your part. From sustainable home features like programmable thermostats, ENERGY STAR® appliances and high-efficiency lighting, to energy-efficient windows, effective insulation and more, there are many ways we’re achieving low HERS® scores on homes from coast to coast.
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Pssst! Did you know that you don’t have to settle for just one sustainable home feature if you buy a Richmond American home? Earth Month and every month, we’re proud to offer energy-saving, comfort-improving, carbon-footprint-lightening home features you can feel good about. Check out our video!
This article is for entertainment purposes only. Visit a community sales center to learn more about the specific home features and options available for Richmond American homes in your area.