Hubbell Homes - Why Hubbell Homes

	ENERGY STAR
	Hubbell Homes is a proud builder of ENERGY STAR labeled homes.
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	Conservation Communities
	Conservation living is the newest concept in community design and Hubbell Homes is leading the way.
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	Geothermal
	On average, your geothermal system will save you up to 60 percent over a typical gas system.
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	Independently Inspected
	All Hubbell Homes are inspected and rated by a third party.
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ENERGY STAR Partner

Every home built by Hubbell Homes is an ENERGY STAR labeled home. ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE. The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. Visit Energy Star at www.energystar.gov Energy Efficient Home Features ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). Any home three stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label if it has been verified to meet EPA’s guidelines for energy efficiency. This includes site-constructed homes, attached or detached homes, single or low-rise multi-family residential buildings, manufactured homes, systems-built (e.g., SIP or modular) and log homes, existing homes, or retrofitted homes. ENERGY STAR qualified homes achieve energy savings through established, reliable building technologies. Builders work with Home Energy Raters to select from a number of features when planning and building homes. Take a tour behind the walls of an ENERGY STAR qualified home. 1. Effective Insulation Properly installed, climate-appropriate insulation in floors, walls, and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, less energy consumption, and increased comfort. 2. High-Performance Windows Energy-efficient windows employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frame assemblies, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings. 3. Tight Construction and Ducts Sealing holes and cracks in the home’s “envelope” and in duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing utility bills. 4. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve the overall comfort of the home. Typically, energy-efficient equipment is also more durable and requires less maintenance than standard models. 5. Lighting and Appliances ENERGY STAR qualified homes may also be equipped with ENERGY STAR qualified products — lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as refrigerators, dish washers, and washing machines. These ENERGY STAR qualified products provide additional energy savings to the owner. 6. Third-Party Verification With the help of independent Home Energy Raters, ENERGY STAR builder partners choose the most appropriate energy-saving features for their homes. Additionally, raters conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify that the homes qualify as ENERGY STAR.
Conservation Communities
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Based on the premise that nature knows best, our conservation living designs protect natural features such as woodlands and stream buffers. To protect these areas, impervious surfaces, such as streets and driveways, are reduced and a more natural stormwater management system is used. Each of our Conservation Communities provides approximately seven times the amount of public, open space than what is found in a typical development. These areas, usually planted with native flowers and grasses, are beautiful and functional. They provide aesthetic value, adequate stormwater conveyance, distribution of the water flow, and natural filtration of pollutants. A Sense of Community We believe that close-knit communities and conservation living go hand in hand. The trails and open spaces are designed to be places where people can meet to enjoy and care for the land. From the outset, Hubbell Homes has sought to work collaboratively with its neighbors, seeking to achieve unusual synergies with city planners, state and federal conservation groups, and the residents in each town. Aesthetic Design and High-Quality Construction Land planning and architecture have been conducted specifically for each of the Conservation Communities by professionals widely known in their fields. Consultants from similar successful developments in Chicago and Minneapolis have lent their expertise to ensure the best possible design with the least amount of environmental impact for each community. The high standards of design and execution of construction Hubbell Homes is known for will be a staple in each of these conservation living communities. Energy Conservation Knowing that energy conservation is essential to our environmental and economic wellbeing, every Hubbell Home is built with energy saving principles in mind. Each home is built to go beyond what is required in the guidelines set forth by ENERGY STAR. A Healthy Lifestyle Whether breathing in the fresh air or playing catch, a conservation community gives its residents natural space to rejuvenate the soul and expand the mind. The nature trails and natural habitat of a Hubbell Conservation Community offer its residents the opportunity to explore and discover nature every day of the year.	Visit a Conservation Community .: Glynn Village - Waukee, IA .: Danamere Farms - Carlisle, IA .: Meadowlark South - Grimes, IA Visit Our Conservation Living Website .: ConservationLiving.com
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
On average, your geothermal system will save you up to 60 percent over a typical gas system. Geothermal systems use a loop of high-density polyethylene water pipe placed under ground, where almost 50 percent of all solar energy is absorbed and a temperature between 50 degrees to 70 degrees is maintained. Water and an anti-freezing agent are circulated through these underground pipes to absorb and expel heat, depending on the season. In winter, the system absorbs heat from the earth and coverts it to warm air for heating your home. In summer, the system reverses itself, gathering heat from your home and expelling it into the cooler earth. Typically, a geothermal heating and cooling system requires half the natural gas or half the coal for electricity normally used.	To learn more about geothermal heating and cooling visit: .: Bell Brothers
Independently Inspected and Rated
Hubbell Homes has every home inspected and rated to achieve 100% ENERGY STAR approval. To find out more about ENERGY STAR visit www.energystar.gov. Cenergy, an independent environmental inspection company, performs a battery of tests on every home we build to measure exactly how efficient your new home is. A copy of this report is provided to every new homeowner. These tests rate important parts of your home including: 1. Insulation 2. Ductwork 3. Venting 4. Air-tightness	Cenergy Inspector performing a blower door test. .: Visit Cenergy Website