The new standard in energy efficiency
eBuilt® homes
eBuilt® homes
An affordable price is just one part of homeownership costs. Surging energy rates can create financial hardships for homeowners and act as a “hidden mortgage,” where the cost of utilities – especially in an energy inefficient home – can be as much or more than the cost of the home itself.
eBuilt homes can help homeowners keep more of their money, simply because the home they live in is more energy efficient.1
What makes a home an eBuilt home?
What makes a home an eBuilt home?
As a national, single-family home builder, Clayton constructs modern manufactured homes that are attainable and energy efficient.
eBuilt homes, our new Clayton Built® standard of energy efficiency, are built to ENERGY STAR® ready standards in most parts of the country. eBuilt homes can help you save up to 30% on annual energy bills.2
Save even more with an eBuilt Plus home. Constructed to the US Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home™ standards, an eBuilt Plus home can help you save up to 50% on energy bills.2 And since they’re solar ready, homeowners can add a renewable energy system for even more savings.
See how we're committed to saving you money, no matter which Clayton home you make your own.
eBuilt ENERGY STAR® ready homes
eBuilt ENERGY STAR® ready homes
eBuilt homes are ENERGY STAR® ready in many parts of the country and include these energy-efficient features:
SmartComfort® by Carrier® electric heat pump or gas furnace
Samsung® ENERGY STAR® certified appliances
Lux® low-e windows with argon gas
Insulated exterior doors
Additional home insulation
Tight thermal envelope
Sealed duct system
LED lighting
eBuilt Plus Zero Energy Ready homes
eBuilt Plus Zero Energy Ready homes
Constructed to the US Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home™ standards, an eBuilt Plus home includes these additional features to help you save up to 50% on annual energy bills:2
Solar-ready capability
Rheem® hybrid water heater
Dehumidifier drain (optional in some areas)
With the addition of solar panels, an eBuilt Plus home may transform into a “net zero” home, which theoretically can offset up to 100% of its annual energy use by generating the power it consumes.3
Protecting our environment
Protecting our environment
With residential homes generating 20% of US carbon emissions,4 building energy-efficient homes that consume less energy is one way Clayton Home Building Group® is committed to Driving change by setting the standard for sustainability in home building.
1 eBuiltbyClayton.com
2 Energy savings are based on electrical energy consumption using NREL® BEopt™ to estimate annual electrical energy consumption of a home built to ENERGY STAR® Version 3.0 requirements and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home™ guidelines compared to the same home built to HUD standards in the city listed. Estimates are based on calculations for multi-section Tempo Let it Be and Shout models. In thermal zone 2, eBuilt homes powered by gas are ENERGY STAR ready Version 3.0. when paired with an electric hybrid water heater at additional cost. In thermal zone 3, eBuilt homes may be optioned to meet ENERGY STAR® Version 3.0 ready when additional insulation is installed.
3 Based on electrical energy consumption using NREL® BEopt™ to estimate annual electrical energy consumption and NREL PVWatts Calculator to estimate the annual solar production. It assumes that the home is equipped with an appropriately sized solar system and is placed in a location that optimizes the solar features.
4 PNAS.org: “The carbon footprint of household energy use in the United States” (https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1922205117)
Base features for eBuilt homes were updated on September 8, 2025. Refrigerator and dishwasher are optional in some home models. Ask your home center for more information to learn the features included in a particular home.
ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DOE Zero Energy Ready Home™ is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.