In today's economy, concern over energy consumption is serious business. But, with intelligent planning and a firm grasp on available technology, this hurdle doesn't have to be  overwhelming. For this reason, Centex Homes is at the forefront of designing homes that are both stylishly functional and energy efficient at the same time. We call it the Centex Energy Advantage, a suite of energy-efficient features standard in all Centex homes built nationwide¹.

According to the NAHB Research Center, Centex Energy Advantage homes in a study demonstrated an improvement in energy efficiency of up to 22 percent over comparable homes built to the most widely used energy efficiency code (2006 International Energy Conservation Code).

When compared to the energy efficiency of a typical 10-year-old home (as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program), the Centex Energy Advantage homes in the study were shown to be up to 40 percent more energy efficient.²

A key feature in this new program is an energy monitor, which will enable homeowners to play an active roll in measuring and controlling their energy consumption and according to the NAHB Research Center, can potentially reduce their electricity use by 4-15 percent. Centex will be the first national homebuilder to install a monitor in every home it builds.  Other features of the Centex Energy Advantage standard package include³:

• Whirlpool and KitchenAid brand ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances
• Lennox high-efficiency HVAC system4
• Programmable thermostat(s)
• Low-emissivity windows
• Radiant Barrier roof decking5
• R-38, R-40 or R-60 insulation (varies by climate zone)
• Compact Fluorescent Lights in high traffic areas
• Instructions for operating the home to maximize efficiency and minimize wasteful use of resources

A respected and established leader in the homebuilding industry, Centex is very involved in ongoing energy efficiency studies at federal, state and local levels.  Centex also utilizes valuable information acquired from programs such as ComfortWise®, Energy Star® and Building America® that concentrate on energy efficient ways to design, build and operate homes.