SRP-Certified Homes
When you're shopping for a new home in metropolitan Phoenix, the amount of money you pay in
utilities each month is certainly an important consideration.
Owners of SRP-Certified Homes enjoy a variety of benefits, including lower utility prices and
added resale value.
View a list of builders and subdivisions participating in this program.
These are just a few of the benefits you'll receive if you purchase an SRP-Certified Home.
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Customized energy cost estimates: Prospective home buyers can review an
energy cost estimate for the specific floor plan they are considering.
The estimates are provided by SRP and are based on actual SRP electric prices and local weather
data -- not national averages.
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Lower utility expenses: SRP-Certified Homes are energy efficient and feature
electric heat pumps which can save homeowners up to 30% on their heating expenses when compared
to a gas furnace.
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Peace of mind: Because SRP-Certified Homes are so energy efficient, many homeowners
are pleased to know they are helping to conserve natural resources.
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Confirmation of certification: All SRP-Certified Home buyers receive a certificate
from SRP documenting that the home plan meets the energy-efficiency standards of the SRP-Certified
Homes program.
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Added resale value: When it comes time to resell a house, SRP-Certified Homes often
are especially attractive to prospective buyers. SRP provides builders with a special door bell
button that identifies the home as an SRP-Certified product.
When you read about how a subdivision becomes SRP-certified, you'll understand why SRP-Certified
Homes are among the most energy-efficient homes available.
For a subdivision to be SRP-certified, we work directly with the builder to ensure that each home design
meets our energy-efficiency standards. The style and designs of SRP-Certified Homes vary greatly,
allowing builders to create unique homes. What remains constant is the money you'll save in annual utility bills.
SRP certification means the home design includes certain energy-efficient features. One of the
most important features required is the high-efficiency
electric heat pump, which is a heating and cooling system that's especially suited for our
desert climate. In the winter, the heat pump can save up to 30 percent over a gas furnace.
In the summer, it's an efficient air conditioner.
We also encourage all-electric design. With electric appliances and equipment, there are no
fumes or the possibilities of fuel leaks. All-electric construction can save the additional time and
expense required to install a separate natural gas system. Also, if you go the all-electric route,
you'll save money on monthly service charges by doing business with just one energy company.
