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# What is a Built Green home?

## Built Green® is a third-party certification program encouraging the construction of energy-efficient and environmentally responsible homes. With over 7,000 Built Green® homes, Excel Homes is proudly the second largest registrant in Canada.

Every home we build is Built Green® certified enabling our homeowners to enjoy healthier, more durable homes as well as a reduction in monthly operating costs, rebate eligibility and improved resale value. Our homes reduce their environmental impact, both during the build and in the day-to-day operation of running the home.

Having a Built Green® home is more than just material upgrades. It is an entire system of components working together to provide safety, security, and longevity for our homeowners.

### ECONOMIC BENEFITS IN A MORE EFFICIENT HOME

- Increased home efficiency equals long term savings with reductions in monthly operating costs.
- Save on water, electricity & gas bills with low flow toilets, Energy Star rated appliances, & high-performance insulation.
- Third party certification verifies the energy performance as well as the green features that have been integrated into our homes.
- Homes that achieve Gold or Platinum status are eligible to receive a rebate on their CMHC mortgage insurance.

### A HEALTHIER MORE COMFORTABLE HOME

- Low-to-zero VOC paints & low-to formaldehyde-free building materials.
- Heat Recovery Ventilators improve air quality & result in fewer toxins & dust in the air.
- Our air-tight & well-ventilated homes reduce drafts, cold spots & temperature variances.

### INCREASED DURABILITY

- Durable features such as warp-resistant engineered lumber & waterproofed foundation walls.
- Our homes are built to resist overall deterioration & stay top performing for years.
- Sustainably built means that our homes don’t require substantial renovations every five years.

 

We encourage you to learn more about the benefits of your Built Green® home by learning more on the **[Built Green® website](https://www.builtgreencanada.ca)**.

 

*Last updated on Nov. 14, 2023.*

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