Simms is an
Energy Star Builder
As an Energy Star Builder, Simms makes your new home a superior built home with energy and the enviroment in mind!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is likely to be interested in an ENERGY STAR labeled home?
While every customer is interested in saving money and having a more comfortable home, certain messages resound with certain audiences.
- First time buyers are frequently concerned with the major costs they are about to incur. They may feel better knowing that their home will have lower operating costs vs. other homes on the market.
- The young professional—aware of climate change and the potential role that they are playing. Buying an efficient home not only saves money, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions as compared to a standard home.
- Family buyers tend to have high energy bills and should respond well here. Also, parents tend to think about the world they are leaving to their children and may respond well to environmental benefits.
- Retired buyers are sometimes on limited budgets and can be responsive to cost issues. More than that, temperature and comfort is often a high priority for these clients.
When did ENERGY STAR start certifying homes?
The Mid 1990’s.
How many ENERGY STAR homes are in the US?
Less than 12% of the new homes being built earn this label.
Why are there so few ENERGY STAR home?
ENERGY STAR typically flourished in areas of the country where local utilities or government embraced it or in areas where the climate is extreme. Locally many Builders have tried to reach for the ENERGY STAR but have not been able to do so…especially since the ENERGY STAR introduced a tough new standard on 1/1/07.
For even more information visit www.energystar.gov