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Palladio Homes™ is the first homebuilder in lower South Carolina to make a 100% commitment to the federal government's Energy Star® standards, and thus became the first homebuilder in the Charleston Area to be designated an Energy Star® Partner. Even more, in 2003 we made history upon building Charleston's first homes ever to earn the Energy Star® qualification.. Energy Star® qualified new homes are certified to meet the EPA's strictest guidelines for energy efficiency, and certification is verified by an independent third party. Furthermore, all Energy Star® qualified new homes receive the Energy Star® label, indicating to homebuyers that these energy-efficient homes are more comfortable, more durable, more valuable, cost less to own, and are friendly to the environment. What are the Energy Star® energy efficiency guidelines for new homes? To earn the Energy Star® label, a home must be verified to be at least 30% more energy-efficient in its heating, cooling and water heating than a comparable home built to the 1993 Model Energy Code (MEC), and 15% more efficient than the state energy code. The Energy Star® label is earned only after the home's energy efficiency is verified, either by an independent third-party such as an accredited home energy rater or Builder Option Package (BOP) verifier, or by adhering to the quality control procedures established for HUD-code manufactured homes. Surf the sub-menu to the left for specific information at the government's Energy Star® website. HOME | ABOUT US | OUR HOMES | INNOVATIONS | CONTACT US |
