Buying a new home in McAllen or Edinburg means preparing for one thing above all else: heat. This guide explains what energy-efficient new homes in McAllen and Edinburg really are, how they differ from standard construction, and how to find homes that are built to perform in South Texas conditions.
If you’re buying a new home in the Rio Grande Valley, start with builders who build to verified standards — not just marketing claims.
What is a BUILT TO SAVE® Verified Home? A BUILT TO SAVE® verified home is a newly constructed house that undergoes thorough inspections and testing by a third-party RESNET home energy Rater both during the construction process and after its
REBATES FOR BUILT TO SAVE® HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOMES For Builders As sponsors of BUILT TO SAVE®, a regional high-performance home program, MVEC has helped to improve the quality of new home construction with its rebate program for builders who build verified
Tips for Smart Home Buying When looking to purchase a new home, most buyers are drawn to the visually appealing features right away, such as the open floor plan, gorgeous flooring, designer light fixtures, and exotic granite countertops. These characteristics
Trained to Verify High-Performance Superior Homes A HERS Rater (Home Energy Rating System Rater) is a third-party inspector certified by an accredited Rating provider and licensed by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 0r the Building Science Institute (BSI). A
4 Steps to Achieve BUILT TO SAVE® Certification A Builders’ Guide to Building Superior Energy-Efficient Homes BUILT TO SAVE® is a regional energy efficiency program that awards high performance certifications to new homes built to standards that surpass minimum building
