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    • The next evolution in housing

    eBuilt® homes

    Clayton eBuilt® homes represent the intersection of attainability, sustainability and innovation.

    Built to the US Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home™ standards, eBuilt homes are so energy efficient, homeowners can reduce their annual energy bills by up to 50%1.

    eBuilt homes are also constructed so that homeowners can add a renewable solar energy system after purchase for even more savings. When combined with solar panels, eBuilt homes transform into a “net zero” home, which theoretically can offset up to 100% of its annual energy use by generating the power it consumes.

    Ensuring home attainability

    An affordable home 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.

    Built to the US Department of Energy’s high-performing efficiency standards, eBuilt® homes can help homeowners keep more of their money, simply because the home they live in is more energy efficient.

    Protecting our environment

    With residential homes generating 20% of US carbon emissions2, 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.

    What makes a home an eBuilt® home?

     

    • Solar ready

    • SmartComfort® by Carrier® HVAC heat pump or gas furnace

    • Rheem® hybrid water heater

    • Low-e windows with argon gas

    • ecobee smart thermostat

    • ENERGY STAR® appliances3

    • Pfister® Faucet fixtures

    • LED lighting

    • Insulated exterior doors

    • Additional home insulation

    • Sealed duct system

    1 energy.gov ZERH guidelines

    2 PNAS.org: The carbon footprint of household energy use in the United States

    3 ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    4 Compared to the energy needed to power a single 100-watt incandescent light bulb constantly for one year

    5 https://www.energystar.gov/ia/home_improvement/home_sealing/AirSealingFS_2005.pdf

    6 https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/window-types-and-technologies