The majority of Benchmark homes are built to exacting ENERGY STAR® guidelines, making them among the most energy-efficient new homes available today. According to the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, these homes are as much as 45% more energy-efficient than homes built even a decade ago, reducing the cost of homeownership for years to come.

The most common Energy Star features:

Effective insulation: Well-installed and well-inspected insulation in floors, walls and attics keep temperatures even throughout your modular or manufactured home, which reduces the energy you use.

High-performance windows: With protective coatings and better frames, energy-efficient windows help you keep the heat inside during the winter and outside during the summer. These windows even block ultraviolet sunlight that can fade your furniture and carpet.

Tight construction and ducts: Sealing up holes and cracks in your home and in your ductwork reduces moisture and cuts down on drafts, dust, pollen and noise. So in addition to lowering your utility bills, your indoor air quality is better.

Efficient heating and cooling equipment: A programmable thermostat keeps the temperature consistent and even inside your home, plus energy-efficient heating and cooling systems keep your home drier and quieter, while making you more comfortable. The right equipment simply doesn’t have to work as hard to do its job.

Duct Sealing can provide improved comfort, improved indoor air quality, better humidity control, lower utility bills and lower equipment cost.

Increased insulation can provide improved comfort, improved indoor air quality, increased construction quality, lower utility bills, imroved resale position.