Earth Advantage and Energy Star 
"Palmer Homes has really embraced the Earth Advantage and Energy Star certification programs. Their homes consistently test 15 to 30 percent better than the acceptable levels of air leakage, exceed minimum attic insulation levels, and include high-efficiency furnaces and water heaters that make them a great value."
- Bruce Sullivan
Earth Advantage and Energy Star
Every Palmer Home is certified with Earth Advantage and Energy Star. To be certified, Palmer Homes has achieved the rigorous Energy Efficiency standards set by Energy Star and meets the Earth Advantage guidelines for Healthier Indoor Air and Environmental and Water Efficiency, delivering a superior built home to buyers. This level of achievement is designed to help the house perform better and exceed those that are built to standard building practices.
As you tour one of our homes, look for the Earth Advantage and Energy Star features listed below.
Energy Efficiency Features:
- Energy Star® High Efficiency Vinyl Windows
- Sealed Gas Fireplaces w/Electronic Ignition
- Energy Star® Qualified Furnace
- Efficient Ductwork Design & Seal
- Energy Star® Qualified Lighting
- R-30 Insulated Floors
- Energy Star® Qualified Dishwasher
- High Efficiency Gas Water Heater
- R-38 Vaulted Ceilings/R-49 Attic
- House Tightening Measures
Healthier Indoor Air Features:
- Whole House Ventilation
- Vents Protected During Construction
- Sealed Chipboard (melamine)
- Low-VOC Latex Paint
Resource Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility Features:
- WaterWise Landscape Plan
- One Tree per 1000-square feet
- Low Water Use Plants
- Garden Mulch
- Soil Amendment
- O nsite Filtration for Roof Drains
- Intermediate Framing
- Fiber Cement Siding
- Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- Concrete with Fly Ash
- Utilities In Common Trench
- Recycling Waste
For more information, check out
www.earthadvantage.org and www.northwestenergystar.com.
