Devise and Design: Green Built, Energy Rated

So what does it mean, when we say our house is a green build and has been energy rated?

A little background . . . We (Power House Investors) built two townhouse/condos in South Austin, Texas that were rated 4-STAR by Austin Energy Green Building. The ratings are from 1 -5 Stars, so getting 4 stars was quite the accomplishment for our first development.

"Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) created the country’s first green home rating system in 1991. We have led the field of sustainable building ever since. Our Single-Family Program promotes the design, construction, purchase, and operation of green homes. We do this through extensive marketing and education to both building professionals and the public. The heart of this effort is our Single-Family Rating System. We designed it to reflect Central Texas’ hot-humid climate, resources, and building conditions." - Website

We wanted to take they same green build features and apply them to the Houston market. Based on our Architects recommendation and that they are fellow members of the Greater Houston Builders Association, we hired Snyder Energy Services to complete our energy rating.

What that means to you, the potential buyer is . . .

We took the extra mile, to hire & pay an additional (not mandatory) third party to inspect the house throughout the building process based on the Energy Green Rating Specifications we mandated in the development stages. If the house did not comply, we were not able to move forward just like the City of Houston would do for their inspections. Not all builders/developers take the time and effort to make building green a priority. We want you to know that we did and do you know who it really benefits? ... you, the buyer!