# 1 Builder of Energy Star Qualified Homes in Durham
Liza Communities is proud to offer our customers homes that meet the Canadian Government’s strict ENERGY STAR for New Homes guidelines. Verified by an independent third party, our ENERGY STAR qualified homes deliver significant energy and cost savings while helping protect the environment.
The Liza Communities’ philosophy has always been to give our homebuyers more. Which is why we’ve embraced ENERGY STAR initiative. Because ENERGY STAR gives today’s new homebuyer just that, more. More efficiency, more control, more accountability, more reasons to invest in something we can all believe in. A Liza Communities’ ENERGY STAR qualified home.
The benefits of an ENERGY STAR qualified home include:
- improved interior comfort
- reduced energy costs
- government backed quality  assurance
- reduced environmental impact
- increased resale value
Look for these ENERGY STAR specifications when buying your home:
1. R40 Attic Blown Fiberglass Insulation
2. R31 Foam Insulation in Exposed Floors
3. 2 x 6 @ 16" Centers Wall Construction with R21.5 High Density Fiberglass    Insulation Batts
4. R13 Insulation to 1’ Above Basement Slab
5. Air Ducts Sealed at all Joints
6. High Performance Dual Pane Low-E argon gas Filled Windows
7. Programmable Set Back Thermostat
8. 90% Efficient Natural Gas Furnace
9. Fanless Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) with Minimum 40% Sensible Efficiency

Saving Your Money and Conserving ?Serving Natural Resources
With heating and cooling costs at an all-time high, ENERGY STAR qualification has never meant more. Because when you purchase an ENERGY STAR qualified home you know you’re meeting the highest standards in Canada for energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
More Comfortable
But the ENERGY STAR doesn’t just mean lower fuel costs and environmental accountability, it also means a more comfortable and manageable living environment. Giving you more control over the space you call home.
The Liza Communities’ commitment to ENERGY STAR extends to each of the communities we build in Durham Region. See individual sites for complete details.