The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity.
In the United States alone, buildings account for:
- 72% of electricity consumption,
- 39% of energy use,
- 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions,
- 40% of raw materials use,
- 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually), and
- 14% of potable water consumption.
Verndale at East Bay is committed to a sustainable approach to home construction and conservation of our natural resources. Most homes in Verndale are constructed using green building principles, and and deed restrictions at Verndale specify that all homes are Energy Star Qualified.
There are currently 20 Energy Star qualified homes in Verndale at East Bay. The environmental benefits of these homes are equal to the equivalent of:
- Eliminating the emissions from 9.8 vehicles
- Saving 59,280 lbs. of coal
- Planting 16.2 acres of trees
- Reducing carbon pollution by 116,260 lbs. of CO2 per year
Learn more about green building and Energy Star:
