Green Housing Design
3 Earth-Loving Features in Maracay Homes:
Living Smart Program: Designed with four core components that not only foster healthy living and use sustainable resources, but help to lower your energy and water bills. Energy-saving tactics for indoor and outdoor living include smart planning around landscape design and indoor water features like low-flow toilets, all of which contribute to saving many gallons of water for our planet and money in your wallet.
HERS Ratings: The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is how the industry measures a home’s energy efficiency. Homes are rated on a scale of 0-150, with a lower score being more energy-efficient. The typical home averages a HERS Rating of 130, while a Maracay home has an average score between 50 and 70 on the HERS Index. All Maracay homes come standard with advanced programmable thermostats, solar-ready wiring, special window vinyl to reduce heat and UV rays, and 100 percent fluorescent lighting.
Energy Star: ENERGY STAR certified, meaning more energy-efficient operations to save owners money while conserving natural resources. Energy Star-qualified homes use substantially less energy than standard homes for heating, cooling, and hot water heating. Owners of an Energy Star-certified home can expect to save $200-$400 annually on their utility bills.