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| Back Mountain Log Homes Green Living |
| Back Mountain Log Homes have always been created from renewable resources...now they offer even more environmental advantages. The ENERGY STAR® label on a new Back Mountain Log Home means you are building an environmentally responsible home. When asked in a recent survey what builders should do to help preserve the environment, 93% of homeowners answered, “build more energy-efficient homes" Not only do energy efficient homes help the environment, they cost less to own. Back Mountain log homes are naturally energy-efficient. A Back Mountain Log Home with the ENERGY STAR® label is 30% more energy-efficient than conventional new construction. Use 30% less energy ENERGY STAR labeled homes lower the demand on our natural resources. This has a direct and significant environmental benefit resulting in reduced air pollution for everyone. Help to reduce global climate change The energy used by American homes accounts for 20% of total U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Since carbon dioxide is a major contributor to global climate change, limiting its emissions in our atmosphere, by building energy-efficient homes, is essential to protecting our environment. Reduce harmful emissions The burning of fossil fuels produces other environmentally harmful emissions, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury. ENERGY STAR® labeled homes help to reduce the emission of these substances into our environment. Reduce associated health costs Chronic respiratory ailments are the fastest growing health problem in the United States. ENERGY STAR® labeled homes help reduce the amount of fossil fuel needed to heat, cool, and power your home. This reduction will help lower health care costs associated with respiratory ailments. |
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