Cimarron’s Building Practices Save Homeowners Money

Cimarron Homes can save consumers approximately $1000 or more per year on power bills, dependent on home size. Keep reading to learn how…

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured and it’s the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance.

Chuck Perry, Program Manager of the North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance (NCEEA) housed at Appalachian State University, states that the lower the HERS score, the better the performance of the home.

“The HERS score is to the housing industry what miles per gallon is to the auto industry,” says Perry. “The score identifies a specific number to give consumers a measurement on how to gauge the performance of a home. For example, the HERS score of a typical home built in 2006 is 100. The HERS score of homes currently built by Cimarron is in the low 60s. What this means is that Cimarron homes are 35% to 40% more energy efficient than a typical home built in 2006. Furthermore, Cimarron homes are roughly 20% more energy efficient than modern-day non-certified new homes. In either comparison, Cimarron building practices produce quite accomplished results.”

The HERS score is gaining significance to the point that it’s now included on MLS sheets, says Perry. As consumers become more educated in energy efficiency, they should inquire about HERS scores to make more informed decisions regarding a home’s long term energy costs.

Click here to learn more about the Home Energy Rating System and contact Cimarron Homes today at 919-880-4183 to discuss how we can help you build an affordable green home.