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Building a “Green” Home People’s Self-Help Housing, Inc. takes pride in building “green” homes, incorporating higher than average standards of energy-efficiency and protecting our environment through every step of the construction process. Homeowners enjoy the benefits of living in a new PSHH constructed home meeting the Energy Star and Green Build Kentucky program requirements. These certified homes ensure lower utility bills and a healthy living environment for the life of the home. What does “green” building mean? Green building is a process in which environmentally-friendly and energy efficient techniques are used in every phase of the home building process, from developing the house plans, to building the home, to educating the homeowner on how to use their home in the most efficient manner. Both the homeowner and the environment benefit from such an approach! Lot preparation: Preparation of the building lot prior to construction reduces the home’s impact on natural features such as vegetation and soil. Placement of house: Deliberate placement of the house allows for taking full advantage of sunlight as a source of solar power. House plans and design: Developing house plans which maximize use of space and avoid wasted space allows for lower utility bills. This also optimizes the use of construction materials and minimizes waste. Use of high performance appliances and products: Energy Star-certified appliances, light fixtures, solar water heaters, low-flow faucets & showerheads and other technologies reduce energy consumption and save you money! Homeowner Education: Homeowners are given tips on how to keep their home “green” for years to come while enjoying the benefits of green homeownership! How do you, as a homeowner, benefit from a “green” home? 1. Lower household utility bills: You will receive lower utility bills due to the energy-efficient design of our homes. This means more $$$ in your pocket! 
2. Increased comfort: With fewer drafts and better humidity control, the temperature of your home remains constant. 3. Improved environmental quality: PSHH homes have a healthier indoor environment due to the use of low VOC building materials and technologies that control air quality and moisture. 4. Less maintenance: You will have lower maintenance and replacement costs in the years to come since PSHH uses durable, long lasting materials in new home construction. To learn more about Energy Star, visit www.energystar.gov To learn more about Green Build Kentucky, visit www.greenbuildky.com
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