KB Home, Los Angeles (NYSE: KBH) said Wednesday it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with an industry-leading eighteen 2017 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader awards.
The awards recognize energy-efficient construction and environmental protection achieved by building ENERGY STAR certified homes in every division, encompassing all 36 of KB’s major markets nationwide last year.
New KB homes that earn the ENERGY STAR certified label are up to 72% more efficient than typical existing homes today. KB Home has built more than 110,000 ENERGY STAR homes nationwide since joining the program in 2000. Cumulatively, these homes are estimated to save homeowners as much as $577 million on utility bills while reducing CO2 emissions by more than 3.5 billion pounds, which is the equivalent of removing 335,000 cars from the road or planting 41 million trees.
“We are honored to be recognized again by the EPA for our innovative and energy-efficient homes,” said Jeffrey Mezger, chairman, president and chief executive officer of KB Home. “These high-performing homes are friendly to the environment, while helping KB homeowners save energy, which can lower their overall cost of homeownership, through lower energy bills.”
Homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR certified label are built with energy-efficiency features and higher-performing materials and equipment. Standard components include proper sealing and insulation, advanced windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, a comprehensive water management system, and energy-efficient lighting and appliances. These value-adding ENERGY STAR features can lead to a more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable home that will reduce utility and maintenance costs, while helping protect the environment.
