Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is a huge priority for Hubble Homes to help you save on unnecessary expenses and help your home maintain its value and longevity. All Hubble Homes are ENERGY STAR® Certified and HERS® Rated. ENERGY STAR® Ensures Efficiency and HERS® measures it.
HERS® RATED
3rd Party Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Certification equates to: Average Energy Savings of $814 Annually.
CONDITIONED CRAWL SPACE
A ventilated, power-conditioned crawl spaces keeps the temperature of the air that buffers your ground living spaces more stable and mitigates energy loss.
2-CYCLE HEATING SYSTEM
All Homes feature a 96% High-Efficiency 2-Cycle Heating System. You get $.90 for every dollar you spend on heating.
100% LED LIGHTING
All Hubble Homes come standard with 100% LED Lighting.
ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED
Energy Star® Homes - Better is Better
Save Money on Energy Costs
Our Homes are HERS® Rated and have low HERS® Index scores. They are more environmentally friendly, offer better home comfort and have lower monthly utility bills compared to both existing homes and the average new home.
Think of the HERS® Index as an MPG rating for you home. The index takes into account the following:
- Insulation Levels
- Climate Zone
- Direction the Home Faces
- Quantity and Quality of Windows
- HVAC Appliances
- Air Leaks in the Exterior
- Air Leaks in the Duct Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems
Save Money on Energy Costs
We are proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR label because it means your home has been designed and built to standards well above most other homes on the market today.
ENERGY STAR® is the little label with the big message that certifies:
- Better Quality
- Better Comfort
- Better Durability
- Lower Utility and Maintenance Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HERS® Index
- Who is RESNET®?
- How is the HERS® Index measured?
- Why should I be interested in HERS® Index for a home?
- Many appliances are now labeled "Energy Star", isn't that enough to lower my energy costs?
- What is other homebuilders offer a big list of 'efficiency features", but no HERS® rating?
What is the HERS® Index
The HERS® Index is a numerical rating of a home’s energy efficiency based on the RESNET® Home Energy Rating System energy efficiency scale, which is similar to the MPG for your car.
Who is RESNET®?
The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®) is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1995 to help homeowners reduce the cost of their utility bills by making their homes more energy efficient. This organization developed the Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Index, a standard of home efficiency recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the American mortgage industry. RESNET® also trains and certifies HERS® home raters
How is the HERS® Index measured?
A home’s HERS® Index is determined by a RESNET® certified rater, using standardized procedures developed by RESNET® in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. EPA, and the American mortgage industry for inspecting, testing, and conducting a computer analysis of the energy performance of a homes.
Why should I be interested in HERS® Index for a home?
The HERS® Index score can be used to compare the energy efficiency of homes. The lower the HERS® Index score, the more energy efficient the home. When comparing similar sized homes, a home with a HERS® Index of 80 is 33%* more efficient than a home with a HERS® Index of 120 and would expect to spend 33% less in energy costs.
*A HERS® Index of 120, less a HERS® Index of 80, equals 40 points. 40/120=33.3
Many appliances are now labeled "Energy Star", isn't that enough to lower my energy costs?
Like your car, the more efficient the home, the lower your utility costs will be every year. Just because a home or appliance has an “Energy Star” label doesn’t mean you are going to get the most for your money. The real test for a new home in 21st Century efficiency is the HERS® Index.
What is other homebuilders offer a big list of 'efficiency features", but no HERS® rating?
A big list of features may look good, but will they really save you money? Don’t get lost in the hype. Check the HERS® Index first to really see how efficient the home really is. Don’t put your faith in a list of “efficiency features” without knowing how much you could really end up paying!