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Less money spent on energy bills means more to spend on things you enjoy. The Luxe at Mercer Crossing has earned the ENERGY STAR® rating, bringing you enhanced comfort and value while helping to preserve our environment. To earn ENERGY STAR certification, a home must meet strict guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR home, your residence uses about 38% less energy than typical new homes, and the savings are even greater when compared to older homes. Here are a few of the features you can expect to enjoy:
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Wall-to-Wall Comfort You will see, feel, and hear the difference of a heating and cooling system that has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort. Enjoy consistent temperatures across every room and a constant supply of fresh, filtered air, reducing indoor pollutants, dust, pollen, and other allergens.
Effective Insulation As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. By preventing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, a properly installed insulation barrier reduces utility bills year-round while adding enhanced comfort to you.
High-Performance Windows ENERGY STAR certified windows help keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer, reducing the burden on your air conditioning and heating system while lowering emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. They also protect your valuable furnishings and finishes from sun damage, and help to lower your energy costs.
Efficient Duct Systems In a typical home, about 20% of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks, holes, and poor connections. That’s why the duct systems found in ENERGY STAR certified homes are third-party tested for tightness and verified to be properly insulated. Also, all our ducts are R-8 insulated compared to industry standard R-6. This helps you save even more money
High-Efficiency Heating & Cooling Equipment ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioners have a higher “Seasonal Energy Efficient Ratio” (SEER Rating) than standard models. The higher the SEER, the greater the efficiency. Your home has a high-efficiency 16 SEER air conditioning system, which is about 8% more efficient than the 14 SEER equipment used in most homes built today.
An ENERGY STAR certified heat pump is used to heat your home. Heat pumps extract heat from the air, the ground, or a source of water outdoors and transfer it to the indoor air. In the winter months, a heat pump can save you about 50% on the heating portion of your electric bill. In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating & cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve the overall comfort of your home.
Lighting No more replacing burned-out bulbs. At The Luxe at Mercer Crossing, we use 100% LED lighting, which uses 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs and produces less heat, leading to less energy consumption for your air conditioning system.
Appliances Your home is equipped with both an ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator and dishwasher. These dishwashers and refrigerators are about 9% more efficient than standard dishwashers and refrigerators, saving you enough money to pay for detergent all year — while saving about 3,900 gallons of water over the lifetime of the dishwasher and enough money to pay for a small refrigerator of food.
Additional Efficiency Features ENERGY STAR certified homes also include features such as energy-efficient lighting fixtures, ventilation fans, and appliances. |
At W3, we care about the environment as much as you do. That’s why we are committed to building sustainable communities that leave a kinder footprint on our planet without you having to think about it, from the appliances and materials we use to our thoughtful landscaping.
We beautifully blend scenic beauty and state-of-the-art eco-conscious design into every community we build. Our inviting landscapes are professionally designed with water-conserving irrigation systems and native vegetation.
You can take comfort in knowing that your new home is eco-friendly. Energy-conserving features such as double insulated windows, programmable thermostats, weather stripping, and radiant barrier roof decking make your new home comfortable, while lowering your energy costs and usage. Also, our elegant lighting and finishes feature low VOC paints and efficient LED lighting.