Energy Star Label Gains Popularity With Las Vegas Home Buyers!

There is only one thing more popular than buying a home in the thriving Las Vegas real estate market, and that is making sure your residence of choice includes an Energy Star label. An Energy Star-rated home is specifically designed to cut costs and make homes environmentally efficient. The designation is awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency and typically conserves at least 30% of heating and cooling energy that would have been consumed otherwise. The label also promotes features such as low-e windows, which limit the amount of ultraviolet rays and heat that penetrate into the home, making it of particular importance to Las Vegas homeowners. Tighter construction and upgraded insulation are also traits that have helped the Energy Star label spread its name so quickly.

Jamie Hughett, who recently purchased her first home in "Star Hill", developed by Avante Homes, finally decided that she simply had to buy a quality residence that boasted an Energy Star label. She stated that, "Living in the desert, I knew that energy efficiency was important, but after learning about Energy Star, I was sold." Not only was she impressed by the label, but by Avante Homes' neighborhood as well, located in the southwest at Southern Highlands. Hughett added, "Many builders offer the Energy Star rating as an upgrade and an additional cost to the homeowner. I was impressed that Avante included the rating within the price of their homes, along with several other upgraded features."

Jamie even elected to purchase Energy Star-rated appliances, after realizing the importance of their use. If you would like more information on which communities offer Energy Star labels, please contact us today, and we will make sure that you are well-informed before buying your Las Vegas home!

Konnel Peterson
REMAX Associates
1-800-LVHOMES