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SMUD offers two levels of Advantage Homes -- Tier III and Gold. Look for the logos displayed in new-home communities. Click the icons below for detailed information* about the energy-efficiency measures incorporated into each SMUD Advantage Home.
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SMUD Advantage Homes
SMUD Advantage Homes offer you an energy advantage over standard-built homes. The energy-saving components of SMUD Advantage Homes work together to provide a comfortable living environment with superior energy efficiency and, ultimately, lower energy bills.
Here are some of the benefits:
Increased comfort
Ventilation and air conditioning systems in Advantage Homes are engineered for proper size and air distribution. The result is better humidity control, even temperatures and reduced hot and cold drafts.
Lower utility bills
Advantage Homes are built with a package of energy-efficient features that make it possible for a typical family to save as much as 35 percent on summer cooling costs.
Higher resale value
Purchasers of Advantage Homes receive a SMUD Efficiency Advantage Certificate. This certificate verifies a home was built to the exacting standards of SMUD's Advantage Homes Program, which may prove valuable at resale time.
Helps protect the environment
Energy-efficiency not only saves you money, it helps the environment by reducing pollution and preserving our natural resources.
Make a SolarSmart choice today and enjoy a new home that is more affordable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly.
Buy a SolarSmart new home and reduce your annual electric bill by as much as 60 percent. SolarSmart new homes combine the most cost effective Energy Efficient features and roof top solar electric generation in a package that makes homeowners money every month. SolarSmart New Homes are a wise investment that make doing the right thing easy.
To learn more about where to find SolarSmart New Home developments in your area click here.
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