We are thrilled to announce that based on the number of qualified ENERGY STAR® homes we built in 2009, American West qualified for the ENERGY STAR® for Homes Leadership in Housing Award.
The great news is that the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified homes in 2009 was equivalent to the following:
● Eliminating the emissions from 45.08 vehicles
● Saving 272,688 lbs. of coal
● Planting 74.52 acres of trees
● Saving homeowners $41,124 on their utility bills.
American West’s homes are designed with desert living and energy efficiency in mind. Our architects design our homes while considering the environment and energy conservation.
The environment and energy conservation are extremely important to us as a company which is why our energy-efficient features are included in our homes. These features include a 14-SEER natural gas heat and electric central air-conditioning with Puron®; radiant heat barrier roof sheathing; programmable setback thermostat; R-13 insulation in exterior walls and R-30 insulation in ceilings; Prime-Wrap® house wrap protects your home against air and moisture infiltration; fiberglass front-entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-pane low-e windows and sliding glass door; 50-gallon quick-recovery natural gas water heater; and Super-Flow water management system.
As a builder, we go beyond the ENERGY STAR® certification in that our homes are also certified as Energy Plus. This additional certification means that each home is at least 30 percent more energy efficient than current National Home Building Standards and 15% more energy efficient than homes that qualify only as ENERGY STAR®.”
As we approach the celebration of Earth Day, rest assured that American West is doing our part in helping the environment.