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Benefits and Features
Gold Star Rated homes are designed and built for energy efficiency and have been independently inspected for quality and energy features. As a result, Gold Star Rated home owners enjoy lower energy bills, more comfort, quality construction, reduced maintenance and higher resale value and are contributing to a cleaner environment. Gold Star Rated is a voluntary program in which builders choose to partake and includes the following features as standard:
Inspections & Diagnostics
Gold Star Rated homes are inspected to ensure they comply with rigid standards.
- Confirms that specified materials are installed.
- Inspects quality of installations and assists builder in conforming to required protocols.
- Ensures that the house performs as planned.
- Documents energy upgrades, inspections and diagnostics, increased energy efficiency and energy savings.
Tight ducts and blower door test
HVAC ducts are sealed for optimum performance per rigid Gold Star Rated protocols. Additional testing is performed to measure air-leakage throughout the home.
- Improved indoor air quality.
- Less dust, pollen and other pollutants.
- Avert mold and moisture damage.
- Consistent comfort level throughout the home.
- Fewer drafts.
High Performance Windows
High performance windows reduce energy loss, fabric fade and energy bills.
- Improved indoor air quality.
- Less dust, pollen and other pollutants.
- Avert mold and moisture damage.
- Consistent comfort level throughout the home.
- Fewer drafts.
Energy Efficiency
Gold Star Rated homes designed to exceed energy codes, decreasing your energy bill.
- Homes exceed strict California Energy Efficiency Standards by at least 15%.
- Less energy use means a decreased impact on the environment.
- The less you use, the more you save.
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