Energy Plus Program
Every StoryBook home is a certified Energy Plus Home – 15% above Energy Star standards!
What is an energy plus home?
An Energy Plus Home is a home that exceeds standard building code for energy efficiency by 30 points to achieve an energy efficiency score of 70 on the NV E-Scale. An NV E-Scale score is to a home what a miles per gallon (MPG) rating is to a car. In this case the lower the score the better. ENERGY STAR® homes are required to be certified at 85 on the same scale. Since your Energy Plus home will exceed ENERGY STAR® by 15 percent, your Energy Plus home will not only be Energy Plus certified, it will be more efficient than an ENERGY STAR® qualified home.
What are the benefits of owning an Energy Plus home?
Reduced carbon footprint: Your Energy Plus home uses less energy, which means less energy production is required to power your home. As a result, your Energy Plus home has a smaller carbon footprint than the average new home, even smaller than an ENERGY STAR® certified home. In case you are wondering what carbon footprint means, it is defined as “the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).” The more greenhouse gases produced, the bigger your carbon footprint.
Energy cost savings: Because an Energy Plus home uses less energy, homeowners will save on utilities over the long run. Energy savings vary depending on the size and features of the home, with Energy Plus being 30% more efficient than state building code requires.
Built better: To increase the energy efficiency in a new home, builders must make energy efficiency upgrades, such as sealing your air ducts, controlling air flow in and out of your home, maximizing the efficiency of air conditioning systems and properly insulating walls. Once the home is completed it is tested, rated and certified by a third-party inspector to ensure that the upgrades meet the Energy Plus New Homes stringent requirements. This results in a more efficient and comfortable home.
It’s Win/Win: You as the homebuyer receive a better built, more energy efficient, and more comfortable home, saving you money in the long run. As a result, choosing an Energy Plus Home creates a win/win situation for you and the environment!
NV Energy | Energy Plus New Homes
NV Energy is committed to creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Las Vegas. Part of that initiative is the Energy Plus New Homes Program. Under this program, NV Energy is partnering with builders to construct more energy efficient homes and help consumers understand the benefits of energy efficiency, recognize energy efficient features, and have assurance that they're actually getting a healthy, environmentally responsible home. An Energy Plus certification assures new homebuyers that they are purchasing a quality, comfortable home, designed to exceed local energy efficiency standards and lead the way towards a more sustainable future.
