Our Energy Efficient Homes
When Westerra Homes first started looking for the perfect
eco-conscious community to start building our homes in, we remained
conscious of client's expectations and needs for an energy
efficient home. We wanted to set up shop in an area that was an
up-and-coming area that was environmentally conscious. Thankfully,
Kemptville and the greater North
Grenville area, known as the "Green and Growing" region, embraced
the opportunity to have Westerra Homes begin building its
Energy Star approved homes.
Energy Star Approved
Westerra Homes is the only Energy Star sub-division south of
Ottawa. The entire community of Forest Creek is occupied by
homes that have been designated with the familiar Energy Star
logo.
Products bearing the Energy Star symbol help save energy, save
money and protect the environment. Any home product or piece of
equipment that displays the Energy Star symbol is energy efficient
and meets stringent technical specifications.
In 2005, Natural Resources Canada expanded the Energy
Star Initiative in Canada to include energy-efficient new homes.
Energy Star qualified new homes are approximately 30
percent more energy efficient than those built to minimum
building code standards. The increased efficiency of these homes
translates into reduced energy costs for homeowners.
What does that mean for Westerra Homeowners?
Typical energy efficiency measures for Energy Star homes
include:
- insulation upgrades;
- high-performance windows;
- superior draft proofing;
- high efficient heating, hot water and air conditioning
systems;
- sealed ducts for better air distribution;
The benefits to the new Westerra homeowners are:
- lower energy bills;
- improved comfort;
- government-backed quality assurance;
- lower impact on the environment;
- higher re-sale value.
To learn more about our energy efficient homes, please contact us or you
can arrange to meet with one of our Design Consultants by requesting a
showing.