HERS Raters inspect a home while it is under construction, and then test the home when completed (1) to visually verify that it complies with construction requirements and, using specialized software and equipment, (2) to determine its energy efficiency performance.
SPEER’s collaboration with the BUILT TO SAVE® program will provide excellent opportunities for continuing up-to-date education and training for home builders in the Rio Grande Valley—and ultimately a better quality of life for our residents.
AEP Texas congratulates Villanueva Construction and Divine Custom Homes on their accomplishment of each earning the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s Parade of Homes Award for the Most Energy Efficient Home with matching qualifying scores.
The opening of the 2021 Parade of Homes was kicked off in December 2020 with the annual raffle for a “Free Entry” into the Parade that was available to builders who registered early. The lucky first-place winner of the Free Parade Entry prize was Villa Homes.
BUILT TO SAVE™ is a voluntary high-performance home program for builders which certifies new homes using independent third-party home energy Raters that inspect and test homes in the program and predict their energy efficiency.
The benefits of the BUILT TO SAVE™ program for homebuyers that include savings on utilities, better indoor air, and enhanced home comfort are rooted in the whole-house systematic approach to good building science.
The rewards for those that buy energy-efficient homes are many and huge: lower utility bills, tighter quality construction, a more comfortable home with better indoor air, and peace of mind, to name a few. But what’s in it for the builder?
If you’re looking for a new place to live, you likely have a number of “boxes” you’d like to check, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how much storage space is available, perhaps a yard, possibly the close proximity to public transportation, and certainly the cost of your rent or mortgage, and taxes—all important.
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative has partnered with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Harlingen, Tx, to support its Electrical Lineworker Technology program.
The lucky winner of the TV Giveaway sponsored by Sierra Title Company in the 2020 RGVBA Parade of Homes was Priscilla Quintanilla who had registered online and rated one of Esperanza Home’s models that had participated in the Parade.
In September of this year, Estella G. Lopez was recognized by Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. for reaching a milestone: the 75th anniversary of her employment with the company.
The Association is grateful for the support of the Parade judges who generously gave of their time and talents to make this a successful event despite the constraints of the pandemic.
The new Business Development Representative is now the contact person for Key Accounts and new commercial development activities. He is also tasked with overseeing MVEC’s distributed generation program of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind.
Installing or upgrading appliances to natural gas can make a home cozy, improve its value, and help us save money.
When you decide you want to buy a house, what’s the first thing you should do? If you said “go house hunting,” that’s the wrong answer. The right one? Find out what your credit score is.
Apply these simple rules and become a wise & happy homeowner!
These helpful tips that will give you an advantage when shopping for a home loan. This will not just prepare you for the application process, but will potentially save you thousands of dollars.
If you’re in search of a new home, you’re likely debating the benefits of a newly built home versus an established one. There are several factors you should consider before you start your search. Let us give you some thoughts to ponder.
Come visit this European-influenced model by Divine Custom Homes. You’ll love this 4 bed / 2.5 bath stunning Italian Rustic Farmhouse. It is no wonder then that this home won the Most Energy Efficient Home award in the Parade of Homes this year.
The Mediterranean exterior of this 4 bedroom, 3 bath Spring Valley model, ran away with 8 top honors in the 2020 Parade, including the People’s Choice award and Best of Show.
In this year’s RGVBA Parade of Homes, the Waldo Homes team was immensely gratified to be recognized by their peers in the industry who awarded the company over eight awards, including the top award, Best of Show.
BUILT TO SAVE™ is an energy-efficiency certification program which recognizes new homes that outperform minimum code building requirements. With the help of the BTS program and third-party inspectors, the builder is guided through a process which leads to certifying their homes as high-performance. In this blog post, we present to you with some of the most common energy performance issues, and we also present to you the benefits of owning a “BUILT TO SAVE” certified home.
