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BuildSmart® – certified energy-efficient homes

Build your home with the best energy-saving technology – BuildSmart, a higher standard in new home energy efficiency.

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BuildSmart-certified homes can save you an average of 20% on energy bills.

Here’s how it works:

  • To build or buy a BuildSmart-certified home, contact a home builder on the participating builders list.
  • Our program specialist works with your builder to plan and verify your new home’s energy-efficient upgrades.
  • You’ll enjoy the many benefits of your new energy-efficient home and start saving on your energy bills!

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Find a participating home builder in your area.

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Contact a participating builder

 

Region

Builder

Phone

Website

Melbourne to Palm Beach county

D.R. Horton

321-733-7972

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Maronda Homes

724-695-4500

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Viera Builders

321-633-3113

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Kolter

561-515-4450

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Collier and Lee counties

D.R. Horton

321-733-7972

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Pulte Homes

 

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BuildSmart advantages

Florida Energy Code mandates a minimum Home Energy Score (HES) of 100 for all homes. A BuildSmart home exceeds these minimum requirements by at least 10%, achieving a HES score of 90 or lower and offering a number of important advantages:

 

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Comfort

BuildSmart energy-saving features will help to make your home more comfortable for you and your family all year long.

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Peace of mind

Our participating home builders must comply with FPL’s exacting inspections, so you know your home meets a higher standard.

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Satisfaction

Your green home will reduce energy consumption, conserve natural resources and protect the environment for the future of your family.

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Added value

Receive a certification package with valuable energy-saving tips you can implement once you move in to save more money.

Additional information

BuildSmart brochure | Energy savings tips