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150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Typical Older Home Typical New Home EPA ENERGY STAR® Certified New Home Net Zero Energy Home Your New Maronda Home (Rating 50 - 60) HERS ® Index for Home Energy Rating Our BEE Smart Energy Program Saves You Money According to the Home Energy Rating System (HERS ® ) Index, homes built by Maronda with our exclusive BEE Smart Certification are 40% more energy efficient than typical new homes built to code delivering you better quality, better comfort, and better durability. 1 High-Efficiency Heating & Cooling System As much as 40% of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Our 16 SEER Trane ® heat pump with variable speed air handler is designed and installed for optimal performance resulting in a big savings effect on your utility bills – and your comfort. 2 Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Our homes are equipped with LED bulbs throughout, which use 75% less energy than traditional incandescent. In addition, they are dimmable, produce very little heat and last at least 6 times longer. 3 Wi-Fi Enabled Programmable Thermostat According to the Department of Energy, a programmable thermostat can reduce your heating costs by up to 35% and cooling costs by up to 25%. With Wi-Fi connectivity, temperature and settings can be adjusted remotely. 4 Upgraded Ceiling Insulation R-30 Insulation greatly reduces attic heat from entering the home and thereby increases cooling efficiency. 5 Pfister ® WaterSense ® Plumbing Fixtures All of our faucets and shower heads are EPA WaterSense approved and use up to 30% less water than traditional fixtures, while still maintaining performance! 6 ENERGY STAR ® Rated Appliances Every appliance comes with two price tags: what it costs to take it home and what it costs to operate. Our ENERGY STAR certified appliances use 10% to 50% less energy than typical appliances. 7 Air Ducts Sealed with Mastic Ensures no conditioned air leaks into the attic. 8 Water-Managed Construction Details Flashing, moisture barriers, and heavy-duty membranes are employed to effectively drain water from the roofs, walls, and foundation. 9 Blower Door Test This process verifies our home’s air tightness exceeds code requirements. q High-Performance Windows Double Pane Low-E windows have protective coatings and vinyl frames to help keep heat inside during the winter months and outside during the summer. In addition, they block damaging ultra-violet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings. w Building Envelope Our collective barriers help prevent outside water from entering the walls and to seal the home to keep outside air where it belongs. With our quality thermal barrier package, you save on cooling/heating costs. e High Efficiency Hot Water Heater Heated water accounts for approximately 15% of your home’s energy use. Our 95% efficiency rated hot water heater means less money and less time to heat water as needed. BEE Smart, Be Energy Efficient with Maronda Homes 8 9 q w e 4 2 3 5 6 7 1 Included features, terms, and energy ratings are subject to change or substitution prior to sale at any time without notice or obligation. Please see sales consultant for details. FL-20190408

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Typical Older Home

Typical New Home

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Net ZeroEnergy Home

Your New Maronda Home (Rating 50 - 60)

HERS® Index for Home Energy Rating

Our BEE Smart Energy Program Saves You MoneyAccording to the Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Index, homes built by Maronda with our exclusive BEE Smart Certification are 40% more energy efficient than typical new homes built to code delivering you better quality, better comfort, and better durability.

1 High-Efficiency Heating & Cooling System As much as 40% of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Our 16 SEER Trane® heat pump with variable speed air handler is designed and installed for optimal performance resulting in a big savings effect on your utility bills – and your comfort.

2 Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Our homes are equipped with LED bulbs throughout, which use 75% less energy than traditional incandescent. In addition, they are dimmable, produce very little heat and last at least 6 times longer.

3 Wi-Fi Enabled Programmable Thermostat According to the Department of Energy, a programmable thermostat can reduce your heating costs by up to 35% and cooling costs by up to 25%. With Wi-Fi connectivity, temperature and settings can be adjusted remotely.

4 Upgraded Ceiling Insulation R-30 Insulation greatly reduces attic heat from entering the home and thereby increases cooling efficiency.

5 Pfister® WaterSense® Plumbing Fixtures All of our faucets and shower heads are EPA WaterSense approved and use up to 30% less water than traditional fixtures, while still maintaining performance!

6 ENERGY STAR® Rated Appliances Every appliance comes with two price tags: what it costs to take it home and what it costs to operate. Our ENERGY STAR certified appliances use 10% to 50% less energy than typical appliances.

7 Air Ducts Sealed with Mastic Ensures no conditioned air leaks into the attic.

8 Water-Managed Construction Details Flashing, moisture barriers, and heavy-duty membranes are employed to effectively drain water from the roofs, walls, and foundation.

9 Blower Door Test This process verifies our home’s air tightness exceeds code requirements.

q High-Performance Windows Double Pane Low-E windows have protective coatings and vinyl frames to help keep heat inside during the winter months and outside during the summer. In addition, they block damaging ultra-violet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.

w Building Envelope Our collective barriers help prevent outside water from entering the walls and to seal the home to keep outside air where it belongs. With our quality thermal barrier package, you save on cooling/heating costs.

e High Efficiency Hot Water Heater Heated water accounts for approximately 15% of your home’s energy use. Our 95% efficiency rated hot water heater means less money and less time to heat water as needed.

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✓ Comprehensive Water Management System

Protect roofs, walls and foundations from moisture damage. Tried-and-true building practices such as flashing, moisture barriers and heavy-duty membranes drain water from roofs, walls and foundations of BEE Smart certified homes.

✓ Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances

Keep utility bills low, while providing high-quality performance and longevity.

✓ Independent Third-Party Inspections & Testing

We don’t just claim that Maronda Homes are energy efficient; we back it up with independent inspections and testing by a Certified Home Energy Rater.

✓ Complete Thermal Enclosure System

Provides comprehensive air sealing, quality-installed insulation, and high performance windows to deliver improved comfort and lower utility bills.

✓ High-Efficiency Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System

As much as 44% of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Our systems are designed for optimal performance resulting in a big effect on your utility bills—and your comfort.

Maronda Homes BEE Smart Certification Quality Checklist

DREAM. BUILD. Live... and Save!

BEE Smart. Be Satisfied. Build Maronda.

Maronda Homes was first to implement dozens of energy efficient features that have now become industry standards, such as framed and insulated low-side foundations that create more comfortable living space and efficient use of energy. We have always been a leader in building energy efficient homes. Now our program has a name: BEE Smart.

The homes we build are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes being built to date and includes features that provide a 20 to 30 percent performance edge compared to typical new homes. Over the years, a typical Maronda homeowner can save thousands of dollars in energy costs.

Homes built according to BEE Smart standards are designed, produced and installed to meet strict requirements. This process of value-engineering protects your investment so it functions as well tomorrow as it does today.

To ensure that nothing is overlooked, Maronda’s Inspection protocol includes comprehensive checklists and periodic walk-throughs that exceed industry standards. Visit us online at MarondaHomes.com to learn more.