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In the Triangle area, more and more energy-efficient homes are being built to satisfy the growing demand for green homes. Green homes are sought out for their many environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as reducing emissions, conserving water, reducing operating costs, and improving health. In order to ensure that a house is truly environmentally friendly, it is important to have independent certification.
Benefits of owning a green home:
- Green homes are environmentally friendly. Building a green homes uses less energy than building a conventional home, and the use of recycled and reused materials to reduce waste is encouraged. Green homes are also built to be more durable than conventional homes, resulting in less waste over time. Green homes use less energy and water than conventional homes.
- Living in a green home comes with health benefits. Air quality in a green home is superior to other homes. Green homes use safer products in their construction that do not emit as many chemicals as those used in conventional homes.
- Owning a green home comes with many economic benefits. Green homes are durable, meaning that they need less work to maintain. Green homes are also energy efficient, so utility bills are lower. Energy Star-rated appliances help to decrease a home’s water and energy usage. In addition to these savings, there are various incentives that come with owning a green home. For example, energy companies give rate discounts to Energy Star-rated homes.
Types of certifications for green homes:
- National Green Building Standard (NGBS): The NGBS certification is one of the best known green building standards in the United States. In order for a home to be NGBS certified, it must be certified by an independent third party. There are four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald. Homes with NGBS certification feature high performance in six areas: site design, resource efficiency, water efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and building operation and maintenance.
- Energy Star: Energy Star certified homes are designed to save up to 30% in energy efficiency savings compared to typical new homes. Energy Star certified homes must meet requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Features of Energy Star certified homes include: energy-efficient lighting and appliances; high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; and complete thermal enclosure systems.
- ecoHOME: Southern Energy Management, a North Carolina-based sustainable energy company, developed the ecoHOME program in 2012 as an alternative to more stringent green certifications. The ecoHOME certification allows more flexibility than other green certifications, appealing to builders intimidated by stringent green certifications. Certified ecoHOMEs have features like energy-efficient lighting, programmable thermostats, high-efficiency HVAC, reduced water usage, and advanced air sealing.
- High Efficiency Residential Option (HERO) code: Homes that comply with the HERO building code are 30% more energy efficient than homes built to North Carolina’s current code.
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index:
- Created by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to serve as a standard measure of home energy efficiency, the HERS Index rates homes relative to a "Standard New Home" meeting current industry standards. The HERS rating is assessed by a certified Home Energy Rater.
- The HERS Index ranges from 0 to 150, with 0 being the most energy efficient (Net Zero Energy Home), 100 being a Standard New Home, and 150 being the least energy efficient.
- A home scoring 80 on the HERS Index would be 20% more efficient than than a standard new home, while a home scoring 120 would be 20% less efficient than a standard new home.
- A typical home built before 2006 has a HERS rating of 130.
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Escher offers luxury features- 3-car garage, gourmet kitchen w/built-ins, & screened porch. Open concept incld large great room and kitchen that provides a gathering spac...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2297539 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Galvani floor plan on a spacious 0.26 acre homesite! Guest suite and study 1st floor. Open concept features a gourmet kitchen w/quartz tops & white cabinets. Upstairs you...
- 6 Beds
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- 2297522 MLS
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Galvani floor plan on a spacious 0.33 acre homesite! 1st floor Guest suite; study w/8' French doors 1st floor. Open concept features a gourmet kitchen w/quartz counter to...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2297438 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2297422 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2297407 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2297392 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Luxury townhome that lives like a single family home with low maintenance advantages! 1st floor guest BR & bath. Spacious 2nd floor with outdoor deck off the back and fro...
- 4 Beds
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- 2297388 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Fairfield - Large Second Floor Master Bedroom w/spa bath with free standing tub, walk-in shower with bench and enormous separate vanities. Guest Room on the first flo...
- 4 Beds
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- 2297311 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2297299 MLS
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Room for everyone in this sprawling split bedroom 2316 Sq.Ft ranch plan! Use all 4 bedrooms or make one an office. Kitchen is large enough for a table and chairs, and ope...
- 4 Beds
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- 2297251 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful, light filled home w/open floor plan conveniently located within a short walk to the clubhouse & pool. Main level features a space which could be used as the 4...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2297219 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
It's finally here, the super popular Bristol plan! This ranch home is loaded with wide-plank flooring, 42" maple Linen cabinets, granite counters and large kitchen islan...
- 3 Beds
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- 2297168 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 2 Beds
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- 2297134 MLS
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The Hamilton floorplan features a study, enhanced vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor, with and open concept. Luxury kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, and...
- 4 Beds
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- 2297080 MLS
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Cannon II floorplan - open concept home featuring kitchen with large island, sizable dining room, and Great Room with gas fireplace. Enjoy the outdoors in your screened p...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2297072 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2297030 MLS
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Cannon II floorplan - open concept home featuring kitchen with large island, sizable dining room, and Great Room with gas fireplace. Enjoy the outdoors in your screened p...
- 3 Beds
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- 2297028 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2296904 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
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- 2296816 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Beech-February Completion-At Traditions in the Woodlands by M/I Homes. 2-car garage. 1st FL formal diningroom, gourmet kitchen w/ granite and large island, front porc...
- 5 Beds
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- 2296800 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Juniper-April Completion in the Woodlands at Traditions in Wake Forest. Offers a guestroom and owners suite on the mainfloor. Open design with gourmet kitchen. Upgrad...
- 4 Beds
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- 2296791 MLS
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- 5 Beds
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- 2295702 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2296446 MLS
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- 3 Beds
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- 2296379 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2296286 MLS
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- 4 Beds
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- 2296285 MLS
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3 CAR GARAGE! 1ST FLOOR MASTER & STUDY! HWDs Thru Main Living! Kit: Granite Ctops, Tile Backsplash, CenterIsland w/Brkfst Bar & Pndnts, SS Appliances & Huge Scullery/Prep...
- 4 Beds
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- 2296263 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
55+ Active-Adult Community! Our newest Harrisville plan with 3 BR or 2 & bonus, 3.5BA, crawl space, screen porch & deck. Hardwoods, tile BA's/laundry, granite kit/BA's, s...
- 3 Beds
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- 2296199 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2296107 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Upscale urban living with all the amenities. Green-built, Green Gold certified, convenient. Right in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. Unit features: Bosch appliances, g...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2296092 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2296059 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Swansboro -4 BR w/Upstairs Master & downstairs Guest RM revised to include a private guest suite on the first floor, added mud room and half bath. . Everything you h...
- 4 Beds
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- 2295926 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295917 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 4 Beds
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- 2295906 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 4 Beds
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Almost 2Acre Wooded Lot on Culdesac Backing to Pond! Farmhouse Exterior w/3CarGarage! 10'Ceilngs, SealedCrwl & TnklssH2OHtr! Kit: HUGE 10'Islnd w/FarmSink & Pndnts! CstmP...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
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- ACTIVE Status
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- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2295618 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
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- 2295632 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Save $32,100 off presale pricing and move in now! This incredible Holly Springs home in is located in sought after pool community of Trinity Creek. Quality craftsmanship ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295515 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 6 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 2295506 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295401 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
CustomHome! 10'Ceilngs! Kit: Floor2Ceilng CstmWhiteCabs w/Glass, SftClose & UndrCabLghts! Granite & HugeIsland w/Pndnts! SSAppls Pckg Incl GasRngeTop, WallOvn/Micro & Pyr...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2295376 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 5 Beds
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- 2295361 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295265 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295050 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
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- 2295049 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295046 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New Townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Willows provides resort style amenities,access to green way trails,the Wake Forest resevior and parks. This 3 sto...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295045 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295043 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295042 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295039 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295036 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 4 Beds
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- 2295033 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295031 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295030 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Willows-Brand new townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. Walk to parks, greenway trails, clubhouse and pool all within the community. Easy access to histor...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295029 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Willows-Brand New Townhomes in Wake Forest at Traditions providing resort style amenities in an established community with easy access to historic downtown. Walk to ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295028 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise features a finished bonus room in the basement along with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2-car garage. Open ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295027 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private guest bedroom and full bath...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2295026 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
HWD Style Flooring Thru Main Living! Kitchen: Granite Ctops, Cstm Cabinets, Tile Backsplash, Center Island w/Breakfast Bar, SS Appliances, Pantry, & French Door to Rear D...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2295023 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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