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 - Energy Star Homes FAQ 
Energy Star Homes Save Power and Money Interview with Rick David of Consumer-Guides

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InfoFAQ: What are Energy Star Homes?

The U.S. Government reports that an Energy Star qualified home uses at least 30% less energy in heating, cooling and hot water, than those built according to the 1993 National Model Energy Code. Energy Star homes may save even more over homes built before 1993.

InfoFAQ: How is an Energy Star home built?

Using energy efficient technology, Energy Star homes are built with energy saving appliances, high performance windows, improved insulation, tightly sealed construction with little air infiltration, upgraded heating and air conditioning systems, efficient ducting, and upgraded water heating equipment.

InfoFAQ: How much money can an Energy Star home save?

Energy Star homes lower monthly utility bills by at least 30 percent. Energy Star homes also have a higher resale value. There are also potential savings by  obtaining an energy efficient mortgage from an Energy Star lender. 

InfoFAQ: How do Energy Star homes help the environment?

15 percent of U.S. energy use is from home consumption. Home energy use produces 17 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Since 1995, Energy Star homes have eliminated four million pounds of carbon emissions nationwide and the U.S. Government has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 9 million metric tons through Energy Star qualified homes by the year 2012.

InfoFAQ: Is it healthier to live in an Energy Star home?

Yes. Energy Star homes are built with tight construction standards, including the air sealing of the joints, holes and seams created during construction. Condensation within the wall structure, which is responsible for mold formation, is also lowered or eliminated. This air sealing greatly reduces the penetration of outside air pollution, pollen, car exhaust, dust, radon and pest infestation.

InfoFAQ: But how comfortable is an Energy Star home to live in?

Because the home is air sealed and tightly constructed, cold drafts are virtually eliminated, outside moisture is greatly lowered, and the home is much quieter.  Room temperature is equalized in different locations of the home. Air ducting is balanced, producing the same amount of air flow from each grill, even in remote rooms.

InfoFAQ: Is there a way to tell if a new home is Energy Star compliant?

Yes.  The Energy Star label should be prominently displayed near the circuit breaker box of your new home. You can also ask the builder for the home's Energy Star certificate. Verified Energy Star builders such as Pardee Homes in Southern California can be located @ EnergyStar.gov under "Find Local Homebuilders"


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Rick David writes for http://www.Consumer-Guides.info and other online publications on topics of consumer interest and advocacy. 

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Counterfeit Handbags - "Counterfeits abound in the world of handbags and luxury goods. The World Customs Organization estimates the trade in fakes at about 7 percent of world trade."

Online Wines - "High quality fruit, carefully cultivated and hand picked at precisely the right time is just the beginning" Says Bruce Kaler of Simpatico Wine Company.

Children's Development Toys - "No matter how good a toy looks, the way it performs 'under stress' is often very different." Says Brian Gordon of eBeanStalk.

Shopping for Purses "What's happening now at a great speed is manufacturers overseas will see the latest “it” bag and then duplicate the bag... Price is primarily why people would buy a knock-off purse as opposed to the real thing.." Kitsch Purses Q & A

Workers' Compensation Info "The huge benefit of the Internet is time and expense savings. The only other way to get all of this information other than the Internet is at your local law library." FAQ with WorkCompCentral

Eating Disorder Treatment - In this FAQ Monte Nido explains how you can find the right treatment center online.

Merchant Accounts In this FAQ InfoMerchant answers some questions about merchant account services, "The bottom line is that there are ISO's or processing banks who handle most of today's merchant account marketplace."

Auto Insurance Quotes In this FAQ GMAC explains why you should shop around, "Each company is different so you should always check several companies to find the best rates."

Understanding Motorcycle Electrical Parts In our interview with ElectroSport Industries we discussed some of the ins-and-outs of motorcycle electrical parts and making a dirt bike street legal.

Great Benefits from Energy Star Homes Rick David, a writer for Consumer-Guides said that "Energy Star homes lower monthly utility bills by at least 30 percent. Energy Star homes also have a higher resale value."

How to Evaluate Land Development Software Systems "The three most important words in real estate are Location, Location, Location. The next four equally important words are Money, Returns, Accuracy and Speed." So says Ted Stearns, President of Real Pro-Jections, Inc., a popular Real Estate Analysis software provider in Carlsbad, CA.

Hiring an Investment Lawyer In our interview with Investment veteran Paul Thomas he said "if the lawyer is willing to take the case on a contingency basis then the investor has confidence that the lawyer believes he has a good case, because if the lawyer doesn't win then the lawyer's not going to get paid." 

On-Hold Hell Businesses spend billions of dollars every year to make their phones ring and then put their potential new customers on “ignore.” When the phones start jangling away, they say “please hold” and mash down the hold button sending callers into “hold hell.” 

WiFi in the Neighborhood Whether it be the airport, a hotel, the local bookstore, or even Starbuck's, it's not hard to notice that WiFi is getting more and more popular. We asked Jim at WANned Technologies, Inc. a few of the in's-and-out's of Wireless Networking.

Buying Tickets Online "That game you want to go to is sold out (Superbowl, World Series), your favorite artist is coming to town and you want great seats….these are some of the reasons people buy through an online ticket service or broker." Chico at Platinum Tickets answers faqs.

Watching Movies Online MovieFlix.com answers some frequently asked questions.

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Family Fun online provides lots of ideas. Download free crafts, recipes, watch videos and get ideas for gifts and parties... AND don't forget the Holidays, now's the time to plan a fun homemade gift.

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Google Checkout - Try it for yourself and let us know if it truly is the "fastest, safest, and most convenient way to shop online."

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