TEP Energy Smart Homes

A TEP Energy Smart Home is a newly-constructed home that has been constructed, tested and verified to meet rigorous energy-efficiency standards. The higher quality construction of the home assures the buyer of greater energy efficiency and comfort and lower energy costs.

TEP Energy Smart Homes use energy-efficient equipment and materials for a whole house systems approach to maximize the energy efficiency of heating and cooling, insulation and duct sealing, lighting, water heating, appliances and windows and doors. Some of these features include:

• Properly-installed insulation in floors, walls and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the home, lower energy use and offer greater comfort.
• High-performance windows with advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frames, help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can fade carpets and furnishings.
• Tight construction and ducts in the home's envelope and heating and cooling duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen and noise. A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing utility and maintenance.
• Efficient cooling and heating equipment less energy to operate, is quieter and reduces indoor humidity to improve the overall comfort of your home. When properly installed into a tightly-sealed home, this equipment won't have to work so hard to heat and cool the home.
• Energy-efficient products such as lighting fixtures and bulbs, ventilation fans and appliances to help you to reduce your overall energy costs of everyday living.
• TEP Energy Smart Homes are environmentally-friendly because their lower energy use reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Building a new home is complicated enough without having to understand all of the technical specifications that meet energy efficient construction standards.

These homes are superior to standard construction homes in several ways:

Lower ownership cost

Compared with standard homes, TEP Energy Smart Homes use up to 30 percent less energy for heating, cooling and water heating that results in $200 to $400 savings annually. Most homeowners live in their homes for an average of nearly 10 years before moving. Over time, these energy savings can add up to thousands of dollars.

More comfortable

Higher construction standards provide better protection against heat, cold, drafts, moisture, pollution and noise. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality and greater durability.

A smart investment
By choosing a TEP Energy Smart Home, buyers can be confident of the home’s high quality construction and energy efficiency when the time comes to sell. Some studies show that the value of these homes increases an average of 9 percent, making the home a good investment.

Environmentally friendly

Your home can be a greater source of pollution than your car. In fact, about 16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in homes. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.