ENERGY STAR Partnership
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Excel Homes is a proud ENERGY STAR
® partner and we routinely build homes that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines. We build home modules in our state-of-the-art factories, which allows us to produce much “tighter” houses than those built on-site. In fact, Excel homes operate at least 15 percent more efficiently than a standard home. To earn an ENERGY STAR label, the home must meet specific guidelines.
Excel Homes’ ENERGY STAR standard offerings
Excel’s standard package delivers many features that meet national ENERGY STAR guidelines. Additional ENERGY STAR-certified items may be added to give you enhanced energy efficiency and savings. Products that are outside of this standard offering can be special ordered if the consumer would like them in their new home. Our standard national ENERGY STAR package includes:
- All common walls between modules are protected with a high quality gasketing system to provide an increased airtight seal between boxes.
- All exterior walls forming the thermal envelope are fully caulked at mating points to completely seal out air flow in accordance with the national ENERGY STAR requirements.
- All other penetrations of the thermal envelope such as wire ways and chases are fully caulked in accordance with the ENERGY STAR requirements.
- All wall insulation provides full six-sided contact with no voids at wire, plumbing, blocking, etc. Insulation R value to be specified on order.
- The voids between door and window jambs are fully insulated with batt insulation.
- Attic insulation to be blown in to provide full truss-to-truss contact with no voids at wires, plumbing, blocking, etc. Insulation must be in full contact with ceiling drywall. (Note: Insulation is a separate item from this program, the recommended R value must be specified on the quotation, insulation is a separate charge in addition to ENERGY STAR and house wrap must be ordered with the home)
- Basement stair walls or attic close-off walls of the thermal envelope are fully insulated according to wall thickness, caulked, glued, and gasketed as per the method used for exterior walls.
- Accuvent roof baffles are provided in all soffit areas as required to provide proper airflow and maximum insulation depth.
- Floor decking is glued to exterior perimeter rails, creating an airtight seal.
- Floors with unheated spaces below such as garages are fully insulated to provide full six-sided contact.
- The edge of the floor decking on all second story storage areas is fully insulated.
- Tub and shower drain cutouts are fully insulated if they penetrate the thermal envelope.
- A continuous backer is provided behind all tubs and showers to ensure six-sided contact with all insulation.
- One ENERGY STAR-certified 100 cfm combo bath fan, light, timer and connection.
- All electrical boxes on the exterior walls are gasketed at the plate cover.
- All electrical boxes on the exterior walls are caulked from the rear.
- Two ENERGY STAR-certified exterior lights.
- A certified Home Energy Rater will be contracted to inspect modules at the factory site and provide an ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist.
Excel’s ENERGY STAR Offerings
In addition, Excel offers many ENERGY STAR certified products that you can select for your new home. Take a look at our ENERGY STAR offerings.
Excel-erate your energy savings with Excel, an ENERGY STAR partner. This comprehensive Excel brochure outlines the benefits of using ENERGY STAR products, as well as the positive impact ENERGY STAR products have on our environment. Excel's standard ENERGY STAR offerings are also included. View PDF of Excel's ENERGY STAR brochure.
Learn more at ENERGY STAR
Read about the benefits of an ENERGY STAR qualified home. ENERGY STAR also offers an exhaustive list of products, options and upgrades that meet its guidelines for delivering energy efficiency. Explore what’s available on the Find a Product page.
Builders undergo an extensive process to become ENERGY STAR certified. They must work with certified Home Energy Raters and adhere to strict national standards. Find an ENERGY STAR certified builder near you.
Addtional Resources
A Green Home begins with ENERGY STAR Blue
The ENERGY STAR program addresses two key components of green construction: energy efficiency and indoor air quality. This handout from ENERGY STAR provides an overview of what to look for in a green home.
Consumer Brochure
This brochure explains how a home can earn the ENERGY STAR rating and what the benefits are to homeowners.
Quick List of ENERGY STAR Resources for Homes
Find tips, advice and energy-efficient home improvement ideas so you can purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products for your home.
Financial Guidebook
This guidebook provides an overview of different programs that can help homeowners finance energy-efficient home improvements.