Energy Efficiency
Energy Features
At Cristo Homes We Are Taking Energy Efficiency To A New LevelThe standard energy features included in all Cristo Homes make them 54% more efficient than a typical existing home.*
WIFI THERMOSTAT
A convenient way to manage your comfort and energy usage from Ring App or Alexa.
THIRD PARTY INSPECTIONS
Our homes are built with the latest tight energy building practices which are verified by a 3rd party licensed inspector. All homes receive an official RESNET certification and energy (HERS) rating score.
WATER CONSERVATION PLUMBING FIXTURES
Our faucets and fixtures are designed to help you conserve water during use.
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Our appliances are Energy Star rated. They use less energy, less water, saving you money.
92% EFFICIENT MULTI-SPEED GAS FURNACE
This high efficient furnace has a multi-speed fan that allows your furnace to adjust speeds based upon cooling or heating demands.
14 SEER AIR CONDITIONER WITH ECO–FRIENDLY REFRIGERANT
For every increase in SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) you get an additional 10% in energy savings. This represents a 10% to 30% savings over lower value rated SEER units currently on the market.
ARGON FILLED WINDOWS WITH LOW-E INSULATED GLASS
This glass reduces temperature transfer to help lower energy costs and keep your home comfortable all year long, while the Argon increases energy efficiency further. It also helps block ultra-violet rays that can fade carpet, photos and furniture.
WATER RESISTANT HOME EXTERIOR SHEATHING
Approved water-resistive and air barrier material superior to OSB in terms of water resistance and susceptibility to other moisture-related issues such as mold.
HOW CRISTO HOMES MEASURES UP TO THE HOME ENERGY RATING SCORE (HERS)
The HERS Index is the officially recognized energy performance rating system in the United States. The index is similar in concept to the miles per gallon label you see when purchasing a car, except here it refers to a home’s energy efficiency.
The lower the score the more efficient your home is and the less energy used.
As a point of reference a HERS score for an existing typical home is 130 and the an existing typical home is 130 and the score for a new home built to today’s score for a new home built to today's energy code is 100. A typical Cristo Home energy code is 100. A typical Cristo Home HERS score is 60. This means our homes HERS scoreis 60. This means our homes can use up to 54% less energy than an can use up to 54% less energy than an existing home and 40% less than other existing home and 40% less than other new homes built today.
UPGRADED INSULATION
Increasing your attic insulation from R-30 to R-49 will provide your home the added defenses needed to keep your inside air heated and cooled efficiently.
CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING VENTILATION SYSTEM
A continuous run ventilation fan removes indoor pollutants while allowing clean fresh air to circulate back into your home, improving indoor air quality.
LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) are air pollutants emitted by products used in today's households. Cristo Homes uses paint, carpet and other interior finishes that have "low VOC" or "zero VOC" content.