ENERGY STAR®

An ENERGY STAR® qualified builder, Chesapeake Homes North Carolina is setting the foundation to becoming a green builder.

Chesapeake Homes North Carolina offers a variety of ENERGY STAR® qualified townhomes and single-family homes of sizes and price ranges comparable to standard homes without the qualification. Using innovative technologies and construction practices, the homes not only help homeowners save money on energy bills, but also provide better indoor air quality.

Designed to be at least 15 percent more energy efficient than standard homes, ENERGY STAR® qualified homes’ key features include:

• Five percent monthly discount on power bills, which is transferable upon re-sale
• Effective insulation to ensure even temperatures throughout the home
• Advanced framing techniques that maximize the insulation, while reducing air leakage
• Tighter construction along with increased ventilation to improve indoor air-quality
• Low Emissivity (Low-E) glass windows to increase comfort in both summer and winter months as well as block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that contributes to carpet and fabric discoloration
• Efficient heating and cooling equipment make less noise than standard models and reduces indoor humidity
• Third-party verification ensures that each home qualifies as ENERGY STAR®.