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Excel In Green Construction

More and more builders and consumers are seeking green options when it comes to constructing new homes. Excel Homes is committed to green construction and it’s something we strive to improve upon in every detail of every home we make. In fact, our innovative modular building process is uniquely set up to more easily offer green solutions than traditional site-built construction – for less cost! Our standardized process reduces material waste and increases construction efficiency. You’ll find Excel offers many environmental benefits that green-minded homeowners can appreciate.

ENERGY STAR^® and Excel

Excel Homes is an ENERGY STAR® Partner and routinely builds homes that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines. Our factory home building process enables us to build much “tighter” houses – homes that operate at least 15 percent more efficiently than a standard home. Excel enables you to offer homebuyers a variety of plans and options for greener ENERGY STAR qualified homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

General:

What is green building and what are its benefits?

What is ENERGY STAR?

Where can I find more information on green building?

Is green building for modular more complicated than green building a site-built home?

Green Materials And Practices

In what areas can I use green materials? (windows, siding, doors, roofing, etc.)

What compliances or codes are involved to build green?

What tips can I give my customers to be cost and energy efficient in their homes?

Costs

Is it more costly for me to build green homes?

What are other incentives from the local or state governments to builders to practice and build green?

Additional Links and Content

Here are some additional links to information on green construction.

U.S. Green Building Council
Serves as a national resource for all those interested in green initiatives. USGBC specifically discusses the LEED program and its rating system as well as serves as a directory for events, members and educating users on going green.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Has a specific page dedicated to building green and its benefits and also gives specific examples of ways to build green.

Green Building Initiative
This website is directed towards builders and remodelers as a forum for professionals to get help in developing green building programs in their area

Energy and Environmental Building Association
It's mission is to educate builders and other professionals on delivering energy efficient solutions to their consumers

Good to be Green
A forum for professionals to learn more information on green building practices as well as serving as a directory to other green professionals

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Outlines building-related information and green practices and is also a resource for links to information for energy efficient and sustainability programs

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