The beauty of designing a custom home is including the amenities that align with your preference for money-saving, energy-efficient features. If you’re considering a new home construction project, the following guide is a small sample of options for getting the most for your money.

4 Energy-Efficient Ideas for Custom Homes

1. Energy Star Appliances

Transform the kitchen and bathrooms in your custom home into spaces that don’t rely on large amounts of energy. Consider installing Energy Star appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ceiling fans, and washing machines. They have undergone and passed rigorous industry testing that proves they will save on your monthly utility bills. 

2. Insulation

Keep your home cozy in the winter and cool in the summer with the proper insulation. Fiberglass rolls are ideal for basements, ceilings and crawl spaces to keep outside air from making its way into your house. Polystyrene board and foam are other energy-efficient options for protecting a home’s foundation, while sprayed foam can create a secure buffer in attics. 

3. LED Lighting

Light-emitting diode or LED lighting provides a host of energy-efficient features. Compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, LED options emit minimal heat, which significantly reduces energy consumption. Because they are also designed to channel light in a specific direction, there is less reliance on diffusers and reflectors to capture light. The installation of the task and recessed lighting in your custom home can create proper illumination without increasing energy costs. 

4. Low-Flow Toilets

Low-flow toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush, which is less than half the volume of standard toilets. There are a variety of models available, including the two-button flush, which uses 0.8 gallon for liquids and 1.6 gallons for solids. Gravity-fed tanks and power and pressure-assisted toilets are other models designed to save on water bills. 

For more than 35 years, Greg Gavin Construction in Lawrenceburg, IN, has designed and built beautiful and energy-efficient custom homes. What makes the firm unique is genuinely listening to the client’s needs and producing the architectural work on the design plans. You’ll never receive cookie-cutter tract designs for your dream house. To learn more, call (812) 637-5202 to arrange a consultation. You can also go online for information on construction services.