June 13, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "The new homes we are building today deliver more than quality, beauty
and functionality -- these homes can also help our homeowners save money
on their utility bills while protecting the environment," says Jeffrey
Mezger, president and chief executive officer of KB Home. The company the 1977 DePauw University leads received twelve 2011 Energy Star®
Leadership in Housing Awards for energy-efficient construction and
environmental protection.
Mezger notes, "KB Home was the first national builder to commit to building all of our new home communities to Energy Star guidelines, and we have continued to lead the industry with innovative initiatives such as the KB Home Energy Performance Guide, which for the first time estimates the potential financial benefit of our energy-efficient homes versus a typical new or resale home."
According to Environmenta
l Protection Agency
estimates, the 6,600 Energy Star qualified homes KB Home built in 2010
could help those homeowners save nearly $3 million dollars on utility
bills each year, while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to
those from over 3,000 vehicles.
KB Home has built more than 62,000 Energy Star qualified homes since joining the program in 2000.
Read more at Business Wire.
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