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Energy-Saving
Solutions for:
Homeowners
Energy efficient homes are less costly to own,
operate and maintain, and they are more comfortable.
According to the Michigan Energy Office, Americans
spend more than $160 billion a year to heat, cool,
light, and live in our homes. This energy represents
about 21 percent of the national total and includes
significant demand for electricity and natural gas.
Many households could save 20-30 percent on their
household energy bills by implementing energy
efficiency improvements.
Homeowners who want to upgrade their home’s
energy efficiency can contact
Diamond Environmental Solutions to perform a
RESNET certified Energy Rating to evaluate and
pinpoint specific, cost-effective energy
improvements.
Home Energy Ratings provide a standard
measurement of a home’s energy efficiency. Ratings
are used for both new and existing homes. In new
homes, ratings often verify energy performance for
the ENERGY STAR homes program, energy efficient
mortgages, and energy code compliance.
As an
ENERGY STAR partner, Diamond Environmental Solutions
is dedicated to promoting new, low cost building
technologies and practices to improve the efficiency
of homes in the Midwest.
The
following Web links contain practical information
for improving energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR
The Energy Star website provides information about a
voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information
helps consumers and businesses easily identify
highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that
save energy and money, while protecting the
environment.
Energy Efficient Mortgage
EEMs
(Energy Efficient Mortgages) recognize that reduced
utility expenses can permit a homeowner to pay a
higher mortgage to cover the cost of the energy
improvements on top of the approved mortgage. FHA
EEMs provide mortgage insurance for a person to
purchase or refinance a principal residence and
incorporate the cost of energy-efficient
improvements into the mortgage. The borrower does
not have to qualify for the additional money and
does not make a downpayment on it. The mortgage loan
is funded by a lending institution, such as a
mortgage company, bank, or savings and loan
association, and the mortgage is insured by HUD.
Indigo
Financial Group
The Energy Efficient Mortgage is offered
through Fannie Mae, the Federal Housing Administration
(FHA) and Veterans Administration (VA), promotes the
design, construction, and operation of efficient new
homes, as well as the renovation of existing homes to be
more energy efficient.
Products that earn ENERGY STAR
When looking for new household products, look for
ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA
and DOE.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
An
innovative whole-house approach to improving the
comfort and energy efficiency of your home that
depends on qualified contractors who perform a top
to bottom energy inspection of your home and make
improvements. Find out if it is available in your
area.
Contractors &
Builders
You
have the opportunity and power to make a change for
the better, and the homes you build are a perfect
place to start - especially if they are ENERGY STAR
homes.
By
voluntarily partnering with ENERGY STAR and choosing
to build ENERGY STAR qualified homes, your company
becomes part of a select group that has changed for
the better and gives homebuyers an opportunity to do
the same.
Builders who want to partner with ENERGY STAR can
contact Diamond Environmental
Solutions to help you select energy efficient
features enabling your homes to qualify for the
ENERGY STAR label. We will also help educate your
salespeople, building crews and subcontractors about
ENERGY STAR.
As an
ENERGY STAR partner, Diamond Environmental Solutions
is dedicated to promoting new, low cost building
technologies and practices to improve the efficiency
of homes in the Midwest.
The
following Web links contain relevant information for
every member of the builder's team.
ENERGY STAR
The Energy Star website provides information about a
voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information
helps consumers and businesses easily identify
highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that
save energy and money, while protecting the
environment.
Building Toolbox
From blueprint to ribbon-cutting, this site offers
suggestions and advice on how to maximize home
energy efficiency with whole building design,
sophisticated construction techniques, integrated
systems, energy management technologies and
evaluation software.
Products that earn ENERGY STAR
When looking for new household products, look for
ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA
and DOE.
Energy Efficient Mortgage
EEMs
(Energy Efficient Mortgages) recognize that reduced
utility expenses can permit a homeowner to pay a
higher mortgage to cover the cost of the energy
improvements on top of the approved mortgage. FHA
EEMs provide mortgage insurance for a person to
purchase or refinance a principal residence and
incorporate the cost of energy-efficient
improvements into the mortgage. The borrower does
not have to qualify for the additional money and
does not make a downpayment on it. The mortgage loan
is funded by a lending institution, such as a
mortgage company, bank, or savings and loan
association, and the mortgage is insured by HUD.
Building America
Through spotlighting the
Building America program, the Department of Energy’s
public/private residential research and development
partnerships in collaboration with six building
consortia aims to meet the goal of creating homes
that generate as much electricity as they use.
According to the
Michigan Energy Office, "It
costs over $5 billion a year to provide fuel and electricity for
Michigan residences. While homeowners, renters, and builders
have taken many actions to improve the energy efficiency of new
and existing houses, there are many opportunities for additional
improvements."
Realtors
If
Energy efficient homes are less costly to own,
operate and maintain, and they are more comfortable;
doesn't it also make sense that energy efficient
homes would be easier to sell?
As an
ENERGY STAR partner, Diamond Environmental Solutions
is dedicated to promoting new, low cost remodeling
technologies and practices to improve the efficiency
of homes in the Midwest. We can show you how
Weatherization and Home Sealing is a cost-effective
solution to increasing energy efficiency in homes.
The
following Web links contain relevant information for
Realtors about improving energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR
The Energy Star website provides information about a
voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information
helps consumers and businesses easily identify
highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that
save energy and money, while protecting the
environment.
Products that earn ENERGY STAR
When looking for new household products, look for
ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA
and DOE.
Energy Efficient Mortgage
EEMs
(Energy Efficient Mortgages) recognize that reduced
utility expenses can permit a homeowner to pay a
higher mortgage to cover the cost of the energy
improvements on top of the approved mortgage. FHA
EEMs provide mortgage insurance for a person to
purchase or refinance a principal residence and
incorporate the cost of energy-efficient
improvements into the mortgage. The borrower does
not have to qualify for the additional money and
does not make a downpayment on it. The mortgage loan
is funded by a lending institution, such as a
mortgage company, bank, or savings and loan
association, and the mortgage is insured by HUD.
The Partnership
for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
(PATH) is a public-private initiative dedicated to
accelerating the development and use of technologies
that radically improve the quality, durability,
energy efficiency, environmental performance, and
affordability of America's housing. Become a PATH
partner and take advantage of the latest updates in
building technologies.
Property Managers
As an
ENERGY STAR partner, Diamond Environmental Solutions
is dedicated to promoting new, low cost building
technologies and practices to improve the efficiency
of homes in the Midwest.
According to
the
Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency, in many
buildings, building managers could save 20-30
percent on the energy bills by implementing energy
efficiency improvements. Building managers can
achieve remarkable results by choosing rehab options
that increase energy efficiency, save time and
money, reduce tenant turnover, and increase the
durability of the buildings.
The
following Web links contain practical information to
improving energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR
The Energy Star website provides information about a
voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information
helps consumers and businesses easily identify
highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that
save energy and money, while protecting the
environment.
Products that earn ENERGY STAR
When looking for new household products, look for
ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA
and DOE.
Energy Efficient Mortgage
EEMs
(Energy Efficient Mortgages) recognize that reduced
utility expenses can permit a homeowner to pay a
higher mortgage to cover the cost of the energy
improvements on top of the approved mortgage. FHA
EEMs provide mortgage insurance for a person to
purchase or refinance a principal residence and
incorporate the cost of energy-efficient
improvements into the mortgage. The borrower does
not have to qualify for the additional money and
does not make a downpayment on it. The mortgage loan
is funded by a lending institution, such as a
mortgage company, bank, or savings and loan
association, and the mortgage is insured by HUD.
The Partnership
for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
(PATH) is a public-private initiative dedicated to
accelerating the development and use of technologies
that radically improve the quality, durability,
energy efficiency, environmental performance, and
affordability of America's housing. Become a PATH
partner and take advantage of the latest updates in
building technologies.
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