You want to do your part to help the environment.  Just like you look for ways to save money and create a healthy home for your family.  With eSMART by Beazer Homes, they make all of these easier for you.  Save energy, conserve water and improve indoor air quality…all while quickly reducing the operating costs of your new home.

Check out the products and planning that go into their eSMART homes. And live smarter.

Save Energy – As the need for energy conservation increases, Beazer homes is taking the initiative by designing and building more energy efficient homes.  By carefully selecting products, materials and systems that use fewer natural resources, they are able to reduce the energy required to operate your new home, which can save money on utility bills.

·         Honeywell Focus PRO 6000 Programmable thermostat

·         GE Energy Smart CFL light blubs

·         GE Energy Star Dishwasher

·         Low-maintenance DuraPerm materials, re-engineered woods, fiber cement siding and synthetic trim

Conserve Water- Beazer’s goal is to help homeowners reduce water usage, which results in reduced energy costs to heat extra water, and reduced the wastewater that must be treated in a community.

·         Specially designed shower heads and lavatory faucets by Moen can reduce water usage by up to 33%, saving on your energy costs.

·         Energy Star dishwashers typically use 33% less water than non-qualified models.

Improve Air Quality- Beazer believes the air inside your home should be healthy to breathe.  So they build homes with systems and materials that are not only more energy efficient, but also lead to healthier indoor air quality.

·         Low VOC paints and carpets that are durable, cost effective and emit fewer harmful gases.

·         Merv 8 air filters, which trap 10 times more particles than standard fiberglass filters.

·         Air barriers behind fireplaces, bathtubs, and vaulted ceilings.

In some of their DFW communities, Beazer is offering additional energy savings packages that include:

·         Tank-less water heater

·         Tech Shield

·         R-38 blown insulation in the attic

·         Tyvek House Wrap

·         Ceiling Fans in All bedrooms

·         14 SEER A/C Unit

·         2 inch Faux Wood Blinds

Article by Jim Shields, Area Manager, Beazer Homes and Teresa Robinson, North Texas Home Finders.