Energy-efficient Homes

The term “green homes” can be used to describe newly constructed energy-efficient homes or pre-existing homes that have undergone the various retrofitting updates that allow it to be considered a green property. There are numerous benefits to buying a green home in San Antonio, Texas, from saving money on your utility bills, to conserving precious resources. Whatever the reason, it greatly reduces the heavy load on our planet.

When it’s time to sell your home in San Antonio, it may have higher resale value than homes without these energy saving features. More homebuyers are educating themselves about the benefits of green homes in San Antonio and searching for these types of properties. I mean who doesn’t want to save a ton of cash on their electric bills?

Green or energy efficient homes have lower energy costs due to many factors including water, energy & resource conservation. Water is conserved through such practices as Xeriscaping, tankless water heaters, low flow toilets, showerheads, and rainwater recatchment systems. Energy star appliances also save homeowners money while cutting usage and utility bills.

Manufacturers have developed materials used by green builders that can cut up to 30% to 40% of your energy bill with such products as radiant barrier decking in your attic, spray foam insulation, low E windows, and cement fiberboard 50-year siding. Most builders use it today when building homes as the cost is cheaper than brick or stone yet considered just as durable. Check out my article on the USGBC Green Home Guide about Hardiplank.

Solar panels are another great option for saving money on rising energy bills by storing and using your own energy. There are various federal and state rebates that make it a perfect time to buy solar PV panels for your home or office and the cost of solar PV panels has dropped significantly.

There are many other green choices when building or retrofitting an existing home in the San Antonio area. As a Texas Realtor for the past 31 years and a NAR GREEN Real Estate Designee for the past 14 years, I know what it takes to find a green home or green home builder in San Antonio that will fit your needs.

I am a member of the NAR Green Resource Council and the USGBC Central TX Chapter where I periodically answer questions for the U.S. Green Builders Council’s “Green Home Guide “. I strive to stay up to date on the latest in green home building and energy trends from. If you would like some additional info on buying an energy efficient or retrofitted green home in San Antonio Texas, please reach out to me.