October 5, 2011.
Kalamazoo, Michigan Home Builder Martz Home Builders, llc Commits to Marketing the HERS Index of all Their Homes.

Martz Home Builders, llc, a Kalamazoo, Michigan based homebuilder has entered into an agreement with the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to provide new home buyers an important measurement of long-term energy performance of each new home the company builds. The intent of the agreement is to raise consumers’ knowledge of new home energy performance by using RESNET’s HERS Index. Use of the HERS Index will differentiate homes built by Martz Home Builders, llc from other homes for sale in the Kalamazoo and Portage, Michigan markets.

Martz Home Builders, L.L.C. is a full service General Contractor and specializes in single family residential new construction. The company has 30 years of experience building homes in Kalamazoo and Portage, Michigan. For more information on the company visit their web site at http://www.martzhomebuilder.com

In making the commitment Martz Home Builders has been designated by RESNET as an RESNET Energy Smart Builder. RESNET Energy Smart Builders are leading the transformation of the housing towards high energy performance homes. These leading builders are committed to having all of their homes energy rated following RESNET's stringent standards and marketing their homes HERS Index.

The RESNET HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured. The HERS or Home Energy Rating System was developed by RESNET and is the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home's energy performance. Certified RESNET Home Energy Raters conduct inspections to verify a home's energy performance and determine what improvements can be made to increase it. For more information click on RESNET HERS Index

Steve Baden, executive director of RESNET lauded Martz Home Builders’ leadership for improving the energy performance of new homes. “Today’s new homes are much more efficient in comparison to homes built just a decade ago. These homes are more affordable to maintain, comfortable and have a higher value. Thanks to leaders like Martz Home Builders, builders are increasing the energy performance of the homes they build. This is good for consumers, the environment, the local economy and our national security.”

RESNET is interested in entering into similar agreements with other regional and local builders. Energy raters who have builder clients interested in entering into an agreement with RESNET should contact Steve Baden at sbaden@resnet.us

The listing of all builders who have made the commitment go to Builder HERS Index Commitment.

2011 Parade of Homes. Martz Home Builders had the honor participating in this year Parade of Homes.  For those that are not familiar with the Parade of Homes. It is a showcase of new homes held annually in several regions throughout the United States.  Martz Home Builders received Award of Excellence in both the Green Built Category and Curb Appeal and Landscaping Elements category. Click on the picture of the house to see more information.

Gold Rating. Martz Builders 2011 Parade of Homes house received a Gold Rating from Green Built Michigan. A Gold Rating means this home incorporates environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to maximize sustainability while minimizing environmental impact. The design, construction, and operation of this home focuses on energy and water efficiency, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, and takes the home's overall impact on the environment into account.

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