BUILT TO SAVE® is a voluntary, energy efficiency certification program that identifies new homes built to outperform similar homes built only to minimum building code requirements. BUILT TO SAVE® certified homes are inspected and tested by an independent third-party RESNET certified energy rater and are guaranteed by the rater to have met the strict requirements of the program.
✅ LOWER UTILITIES ✅BETTER AIR QUALITY ✅MORE COMFORT
✅MORE DURABILITY ✅QUALITY CONSTRUCTION ✅HIGHER MARKET VALUE
BUILT TO SAVE® high-performance home requirements are designed to ensure that the home’s construction provides energy efficiency and quality that will be superior to homes built only to minimum code requirements.
A home that receives a BUILT TO SAVE® certificate has been modeled,inspected, and tested by an independent licensed home energy Rater to verify that the home has complied with the requirements of the program.
BUILT TO SAVE®
Third-Party Verified High-Performance Homes
Don’t settle for someone’s word that your home is energy efficient.
Ask your builder to certify your home in the BUILT TO SAVE® program and enjoy MORE of what you want and LESS of what you don’t want.
MORE
- Indoor Comfort
- Indoor Air Quality
- Whole-House Energy Efficiency
- Savings on Utilities
- Efficient, Long-Lifespan Lighting
- Quality Construction
- Enhanced Pest Control
- Lasting Peace of Mind
- Excellent Resale Value
- Superior Homebuyer Satisfaction
LESS
- Fees on Utilities
- Indoor Humidity
- Need for Repairs
- Maintenance Costs
- Air Leakage Out & In
- Outdoor Contaminants & Pests
- Moisture & Mold Problems
- Doubt of Superior Construction
- Worry About Improper Insulation
- Time on the Resale Market
The 2024 Market Leaders in Energy Efficiency Construction
Meet the builders leading the industry in building superior homes that outperform homes built to minimum code.
The BUILT TO SAVE® program promotes builders who construct homes that use less energy, provide more comfort, durability, and better indoor air quality. The program also provides generous cash incentives from Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) for homes in MVEC territory to offset the cost of inspections. Click below to join.
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