Warmington Homes Nevada goes green

A member of Nevada Energy Star partners, Warmington Homes Nevada, now offers resource efficient "green" features at all of its single-family new-home neighborhoods. The addition of Energy Star features further enhances the resource and cost efficiency of single-family homes, according to Amy Thill, vice president of sales and marketing for Warmington Homes Nevada.

"Meeting Energy Star standards is just one example of how Warmington is working hard to ensure that its new homes incorporate current best features and practices as they relate to green home building and energy efficiency," Thill said. "Energy efficiency and a concern for the environment are very pervasive issues in our industry and among new home buyers. We are very enthusiastic about the opportunities we have available to us, such as the Energy Star program, that allow us to address these issues in a very meaningful way."

Warmington's Energy Star-rated neighborhoods include Brighton Village, Carlisle Place, Emerson, Mandolin and York Village, where single-family, detached homes are priced from the high $100,000s. According to Thill, buyers benefit from an energy-efficient home while enjoying lower utility bills, comfort and reduced maintenance.

All Warmington's Energy Star-rated homes incorporate heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems designed by a registered mechanical engineer for optimal efficiency. Duct work is sealed to improve indoor air quality and reduce dust, pollen and other pollutants. And spectrally selective glass reduces energy loss, fabric fade and energy bills, keeping homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Because of their overall energy efficiency, new homes are a viable "green" alternative, and homes with the Energy Star certified designation have been carefully inspected for quality and program compliance. With this certification buyers of Energy Star-rated homes are assured that they are getting maximum benefit from the highest level of conservation in a new home.

"Resource efficiency and conservation are now a regular part of daily life for those who purchase one of Warmington's environmentally friendly new homes," Thill said.

The upscale eco-friendly amenities and Energy Star certification offered at Warmington's Brighton Village, Carlisle Place, Emerson, Mandolin and York Village neighborhoods are in addition to an array of features and architectural elements that promote a low maintenance lifestyle.

Home shoppers may preview all three of these home communities and the assortment of available floor plan styles by visiting WarmingtonHomesNV.com.

Nevada Energy Star partners is a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada home builders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities promoting energy conservation.

The partnership recently launched its 2008 campaign, Energy Star -- Your Green Foundation. The three-month awareness-building campaign, funded by contributions from partners, is designed to promote Energy Star brand awareness and energy conservation as an important first step for individuals and corporations committed to "going green."

Now in its eighth year, Nevada Energy Star was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. with its most distinguished award, Sustained Excellence.

This is the sixth consecutive year Nevada Energy Star Partners has received this award. For more information visit the Nevada Energy Star Web site, thinkenergystar.com.