BuildSmart-certified homes can save you an average of 20% on energy bills.
Here’s how it works:
- To build or buy a BuildSmart-certified home, contact a home builder on the participating builders list.
- Our program specialist works with your builder to plan and verify your new home’s energy-efficient upgrades.
- You’ll enjoy the many benefits of your new energy-efficient home and start saving on your energy bills!
BuildSmart advantages
Florida Energy Code mandates a minimum Home Energy Score (HES) of 95 for all homes. A BuildSmart home exceeds these minimum requirements by at least 10%, achieving a HES score of 85 or lower and offering a number of important advantages:
Comfort
BuildSmart energy-saving features will help to make your home more comfortable for you and your family all year long.
Satisfaction
Your more efficient home will reduce energy usage, conserve natural resources and help protect the environment.
Added value
Receive a certification package with valuable energy-saving tips you can implement once you move in to save more money.
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