Green Standard - Energy Efficient Homes

Green Construction Practices and Standards

Experienced crews follow strict construction guidelines which far exceed the standards of New Castle County. In addition, environmentally sensitive areas are preserved with wildlife habitats maintained or enhanced. Regardless of location, minimized earth disturbance and erosion are integral elements of our overall construction plans, and activities are scheduled to permit limited soil exposure. We use a well-informed team approach where green building goals and expectations are communicated to everyone involved.

Eco-Living

Mechanical Systems

We offer Geo-Thermal heating and cooling by Trane.
Expense-saving solar electric by KW Solar Solutions offered in all our models.

Public water and sewer.
200-AMP electrical service.

Energy Efficiency

Every home is Energy Star® certified.
National Association of Home Builder’s Gold or Silver Star Certification in Green Home Building.
Solar electric by KW Solar Solutions helps control energy expenses (optional upgrade) in townhomes.
High recovery/efficient Bradford White®electric hot water heaters (50 and 80 gallon).
Option to go tankless with an instant hot water heater.
60% of light fixtures are CFL bulbs, with the option to upgrade to LED lighting throughout.
Formaldehyde-free insulation throughout, to eliminate air born carcinogens.

Use only low “VOC” paint (Volatile Organic Compounds) , as traditional paints can omit “off gasses” for many years.
Stylish, elongated, dual-flush toilets curtail water usage in all baths.
R-19 wall and R-38 ceiling insulation provide superior comfort while decreasing energy consumption.
Energy efficient, maintenance-free vinyl Tilt Windows with insulated Low-E-glass used throughout.
Third party verification of energy saving features.
High efficiency gas furnace and 13 seer air conditioner.
Energy saving house wrap.
Low flow showers throughout.

Green Partners

KW’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art solar power installations in Delaware, complete with top-quality sales, design, customer service and follow-up for customers.

Bradford White creates products and systems with enhanced quality features that are built to last and to serve the constantly evolving and more sophisticated needs of home owners.

NAHB Silver

Certification in Green Building

NAHB Research Center Green Certified Homes are energy efficient and have heating/cooling systems, insulation, and appliances designed for efficiency and comfort. Homes are water efficient and resource efficient and designed to reduce construction waste and optimize natural resources. The homes have improved air quality due to interior materials that minimize indoor air pollution and are designed for improved environmental performance in both site design and development.

Reybold Group was recognized by Home Innovation Labs as a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green Partner of Excellence. This honor is awarded for commitment to voluntary, market-driven, third-party certification of high-performance homes and excellence in green building throughout our communities. Read the press release here.