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HOME PERFORMANCE
You've decided to review condominiums in the Alpena area or are at least considering the possibility. Regardless, now is time to review the features and benefits you would like to obtain from your new condo. Whether it's your primary residence or even a second home with limited use, it's vital to consider the energy consumption of the home. The belief that "we won't use it much so it won't cost us much" and a lack of consideration for a home's operating expenses are now part of the past with energy costs continuing to rise each year.
This is not about granite countertops, paint colors or the sunroom overlooking a wooded area. It's a serious review of what energy your new condo will consume. This is determined BEFORE a shovel is put in the ground. A preliminary analysis will help you understand your monthly costs of home ownership in regard to the heating and cooling system... a primary cost to every homeowner, especially to those of us in Northern Michigan.
Building a new home that meets the code requirements may not necessarily meet Energy Star's requirements for energy efficiency and the "Energy Star" label. To achieve "Energy Star" status, a home must be at least 15% more energy efficient than a new home that meets the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). However, when you have an Energy Star home, you know the energy efficiency is not only proven by a third-party energy auditor, but you also get piece of mind that a builder has achieved the anticipated results, which lower the homes operating costs and provide greater comfort (heating/cooling, lighting, air-exchange, etc).
As these examples show, Alpena Village condominiums are not only built well beyond the code requirements, but are also well beyond the base-line score to become an Energy Star Home. In the end, the energy savings provides a tremendous advantage to the owner of the condominium... whether it's your full-time residence, a seasonal cottage or an investment property leased to a tenant.
Money Isn't All Your Saving
This Condo at Alpena Village received a HERS Energy Star score of 65 (35% greater energy efficiency compared with a standard new home that meets the Energy Code). This particular home is currently used as the Office for Alpena Village.
All homes are rated with a HERS Index. A lower score means greater energy efficiency. A zero-energy home would produce as much energy as it uses (for example, using wind or solar energy to heat water or generate electricity equal or greater than the amount consumed)
RATING = 65
This home at Alpena Village scored an Energy Star HERS rating of 65 (35% greater energy efficiency compared with a standard new home that meets the Energy Code). This particular home is being used as the Office for Alpena Village.
RATING = 67
33% Greater Energy Efficiency compared with a standard new home that meets the Energy Code requirements.
Another Alpena Village Condo (HERS 67). Visit this Model!
Condominium Models opened in February of 2009 and are available 7 days a week for touring. Learn about energy efficient, sustainable features that save money and the environment.
TURNKEY HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES ENERGY STAR
EarthLinkedŽ Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Geothermal Water Heating
Advanced Framing Techniques
Insulated Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation
Tankless Water Heaters (to fine tune water temperature)
