智能家居

A UES Energy Smart Home is a newly-constructed home that has earned the 能源之星 rating. It has been constructed, tested and verified to meet rigorous requirements established by the U.S. 能源和环境保护署.

An independent and certified Home Energy Rater works closely with builders throughout the construction process and tests and inspects the home to ensure it meets 能源之星 standards.

The higher quality construction of the home assures the buyer of greater energy efficiency and 安慰 and lower energy costs.

智能家居 use energy-efficient equipment and materials for a whole house systems approach to maximize the energy efficiency of heating and cooling, 保温及风管密封, 照明, 水加热, 电器和门窗. 这些功能包括:

• 正确安装绝缘 在地板, walls and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the home, 更低的能耗，提供更大的舒适度.
• 高性能的窗户 拥有先进的技术, 例如保护涂层和改进的框架, 帮助保持热量在冬季和夏季. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can fade carpets and furnishings.
• 紧密的结构和管道 in the home's envelope and heating and cooling duct systems helps reduce 草稿, 水分, 灰尘, 花粉和噪音. A tightly sealed home improves 安慰 and indoor air quality while reducing utility and maintenance.
• 高效的冷却和加热设备 更少的能量运行, is quieter and reduces indoor humidity to improve the overall 安慰 of your home. 当正确安装到密封严密的家中, this equipment won't have to work so hard to heat and cool the home.
• 节能产品, 例如能源之星照明装置和灯泡, ventilation fans and appliances to help you to reduce your overall energy costs of everyday living.

UES能源智能家居是环保的 because their lower energy use reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Building a new home is complicated enough without having to understand all of the technical specifications that meet energy efficient construction standards.

The UES Energy Smart Home designation helps homebuyers easily identify homes that are significantly more energy efficient than standard construction homes in the market.

These homes are superior to standard construction homes in several ways:

更低的拥有成本

与标准住宅相比, “能源之星”家庭最多可减少30%的取暖能源, cooling and 水加热 that results in $200 to $400 savings annually. Most homeowners live in their homes for an average of about 10 years before moving. Over time, these energy savings can add up to thousands of dollars.

更舒适

Higher construction standards provide better protection against heat, 冷, 草稿, 水分, 污染和噪音. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures throughout rooms, 改善室内空气质量，更耐用.

明智的投资

选择“能源之星”家居, homeowners can be confident of their home’s high quality construction and energy efficiency when the time comes to sell. Some studies show that the value of 能源之星 homes increases an average of 9 percent, 让房子成为一个好的投资.

成为合作伙伴, builders must build at least one 能源之星-qualified home every 12 months. Their homes also must be built to 能源之星’s high construction standards and pass independent inspection and testing to verify their homes meet 程序 standards.

一些建筑商只建造符合“能源之星”标准的房屋, 而其他公司则提供特定型号的“能源之星”住宅, 分区或发展项目, 或者作为升级选项.

To find participating builder partners in your area, visit the 能源之星合作伙伴定位.