Energy Efficient Green Homes — HERS Certified BuilderBuild Green

HERS Certified · Energy Star · 35% More Efficient

Building a greener home means more value for your family. Our homes are designed and constructed to give you a more efficient and comfortable house with less maintenance and healthier products.

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Performance

HERS Index Score

We started certifying our homes with the HERS Index more than a two decades ago. The lower the score, the more efficient the home. A standard Trigon home scores 65 — making it 35% more efficient than other new construction.

65

HERS Index Score

Lower is better

Resale Home
130
New Home
100
Trigon Home
65

35% more efficient than standard new construction

Included in Every Home

Standard Green Features

These features are not upgrades — they come standard in every Trigon home.

Sealed Thermal Envelope
High Performance (Energy Star) Appliances
Protected & Sealed Duct Work
Low Flow Water Fixtures
Advanced Framing Techniques
Roof Overhangs for Passive Cooling
Passive Roof Venting
LED Lighting Throughout
Low-E Argon-Filled Windows
Programmable Thermostats
R-38 Blown Cellulose Ceiling Insulation
R-13 Blown Cellulose Wall Insulation
R-11 Basement Wall Insulation
Blower Door Tested & Verified
House Wrap on Exterior Walls
Attic Ridge and Soffit Venting
Go Further

Optional Upgrades

Tankless Water Heaters

On-demand hot water that never runs out. Saves energy by eliminating standby heat loss from traditional tank systems.

Foam Insulation

Upgrade from cellulose to closed-cell spray foam for maximum thermal performance and air sealing in walls and ceilings.

Solar Panel Systems

Add solar panels to your new build for long-term energy savings and a smaller carbon footprint. Available as an optional upgrade during construction.

Ready to Build Efficient?

Every Trigon home starts with efficiency built in. Let's talk about how we can build your high-performance dream home.

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