New Homes Pilot Program
In August 2008, WaterSense launched the New Homes Pilot Program.
Seven builders are participating in the pilot program and have committed
to building at least one new home that meets EPA’s Draft
Water-Efficient Single-Family New Homes Specification:
- Vanguard Homes; Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Aspen Homes of Colorado; Windsor, Colorado
- Cleantech Homes; Beverly, Massachusetts
- Dorn Homes; Tubac, Arizona
- EcoStar Custom Homes; Houston, Texas
- Nappier and Turner Construction Company; Hendersonville, North
Carolina
- Tim O’Brien Homes, Inc.; Waukesha, Wisconsin
Vanguard Homes unveiled the first new home to meet EPA’s
draft criteria for water efficiency and performance in November
2008. Houses built to the draft new homes specification include
WaterSense labeled toilets and faucets and
ENERGY STAR labeled appliances
and other water-efficient features indoors, as well as water-efficient
landscaping outdoors. WaterSense labeled homes are built to use
20 percent less water than conventional new homes.
Once the specification is finalized, builders across the country
will be able to apply to earn the WaterSense label for their new
homes. Homeowners who purchase a WaterSense labeled new home can
save more than 10,000 gallons of water per year in addition to significant
energy and financial savings from using less hot water.
Please read the New Homes Pilot Program
Summary for additional application and eligibility requirements.
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