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If you’ve opened an energy bill recently, you don’t need to be convinced of the importance of energy saving products and practices.
The NextGen Home Experience® takes energy efficiency into the future — with the goal to be a near zero energy home. In other words, between its ability to create its own energy and its ability to conserve energy, this home will rely far less on purchased electricity or gas than the typical family home — a fact that translates into hundreds of dollars of savings each year.
Just a few of the technologies helping to lower the bills at the NextGen Home Experience® include:
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) - Used in place of traditional wood framing, ICFs reduce the air leakage in a home by 50%, helping homeowners save 30 to 50% on energy bills.
Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPS) – Construction panels made from oriented strand board and foam insulation, SIPS boast twice the insulating properties of fiberglass insulation
Geothermal heating – By using the natural heat from the earth to heat a home, residents can save 30-70% on energy bills.
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