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The American Lifestyle series has been carefully designed from the research that was gathered through Excel’s Builders Advisory Council. These homes feature open floor plans, as well as optional designs for kitchens and baths.
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Building Green

Excel Homes is committed to green construction and it’s something we strive to improve upon in every detail of every home we make. Whether you’re a homeowner or homebuilder, we are a leader in environmentally friendly materials, building processes and home energy efficiency. Our standardized process reduces material waste and increases construction efficiency. With our cost savings, Excel modular homes prove that building green can cost less.

ENERGY STAR® and Excel

Excel Homes is an ENERGY STAR® Partner and routinely builds homes that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines. Our factory home building process enables us to build much “tighter” houses – homes that operate at least 15 percent more efficiently than a standard home.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Expand What is green building and what are its benefits?What is green building and what are its benefits?
Expand What is ENERGY STAR?What is ENERGY STAR?
Expand Where can I find more information on green building?Where can I find more information on green building?

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Expand What are cost-effective practices that I can do around my home to save energy?What are cost-effective practices that I can do around my home to save energy?
Expand What materials are used in green building?What materials are used in green building?
Expand What part do reused or recycled materials play in building green and are there standards to evaluate them?What part do reused or recycled materials play in building green and are there standards to evaluate them?

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Expand Is it more expensive to maintain a green home versus an average home?Is it more expensive to maintain a green home versus an average home?
Expand Are there incentives from the local or state governments for green building?Are there incentives from the local or state governments for green building?

More Green

Here are some additional links to information on green building.

Green and Save
www.greenandsave.com
Offers an average savings chart for installing green items in your house while also addressing the many areas of the household that can go green such as appliances, cooling, landscaping, remodeling, etc.

Plant Green Discovery
planetgreen.discovery.com
Offers many tips to make your home green and offers buying guides that is better for the planet. Other topics include fashion and beauty and food and health

U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
Serves as a national resource for all those interested in green initiatives as well as serving as a directory for events, members and educating users on going green

Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/
Gives specific examples of ways to build green.

Global Green
www.globalgreen.org
Site is passionate about saving energy and how you can go green in your household

Building Green
www.buildinggreen.com
Details what different levels of certifications mean through LEED and CSI requirements for building and also offers case studies of green building. Also provides information, news and product reviews through the website and Environmental Building News publication.

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