Energy Star standards - Every Progress Energy Energy Efficient Home must meet the high standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. Third-party verification assures you that the home meets these high standards and, thus, qualifies it for a 5 percent discount on your electric bill. 

Superior quality of construction - Higher efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment, tighter construction and sealed air distribution systems ensure greater durability, comfort and affordability. About 20 percent of the energy in an average home is lost through leaks in ductwork. The proper sealing in an Energy Efficient Home cuts that loss to near zero.

Year-round comfort - Your Energy Efficient Home means you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, all while using less energy than standard homes.  

Improved air quality - An Energy Efficient Home's high-efficiency heating system can help improve indoor air quality.

Mortgage savings - Because an Energy Efficient Home meets Energy Star-labeled standards, you may qualify for special financing opportunities such as Energy Efficient and Energy Star mortgages.

5 percent energy discount - Energy Efficient Homes that earn the Energy Star label are so efficient that Progress Energy will take 5 percent off your total monthly electric bill. You could save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home.  

Higher home resale value - Energy Efficient Home quality can add real resale value to your home. And, if you sell your home, the 5 percent energy discount is transferable to the next owner.

Smart savings - Independent studies show annual heating and cooling costs in an Energy Efficient Home amounted to 15 percent lower than a home built to conventional standards.