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NAHFH Receives Energy Star Partner Designation
ENERGY STAR Partner
NAHFH is the only Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Tennessee to receive the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy's ENERGY STAR Partner designation, which means NAHFH's homes meet or exceed the standards for energy efficiency.
Since spring 2006, all homes built in NAHFH's Providence Park community are ENERGY STAR Certified and employ universal design principals. These highly efficient residences are constructed on insulated slab on grade and feature thermal glazed Low-E windows; insulated exterior entry doors; R-38 attic insulation; a 98% efficient water heater; a 13 SEER HVAC system; LP Corporation's radiant barrier, Tech Shield; FiberWeb's breathable moisture barrier, Typar; peel and stick flashing; and an ENERGY STAR-labeled Whirlpool refrigerator and range. These ENERGY STAR construction innovations ensure that Habitat homeowners' average monthly utility bills are under $100 for a 1,100 square foot home, and that precious natural resources are conserved.
Bridgestone Americas dedicated a home sponsored and built by the company for one of their own—Latrice Steel, a customer service representative at Bridgestone/Firestone since 2006.
The Ensworth School dedicated four homes, sponsored and built simultaneously by school trustees, staff, faculty and students in celebration of the schools 50th birthday.
LP Corporation built their fourth Nashville Area Habitat home for Richard Boyd. Next door, LP Corporation and the Tennessee Titans teamed up to build the fifth Tennessee Titans home for Sarieda Evans.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have awarded Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity the 2008 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing.