Award Winning Energy Efficiency

Mandalay Homes lives and breaths energy efficiency, resulting in superior comfort and lower cost of operation to you, the homeowner. Energy efficiency is not simply a feature, it is the foundation of every Mandalay home.

Lowest Standard HERS

HERS is a standardized rating of a home’s energy performance. The lower the score, the better the home’s performance. Mandalay homes have the lowest standard HERS in the industry with every home built scoring HERS 50 or lower.

Certified Zero Energy Ready Homes

Every Mandalay home is certified a Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Energy Star Partner of the Year

Mandalay Homes has been honored to be named the Energy Star Partner of the Year for two years running (2017, 2018).

An Air Tight Home

Mandalay Homes’ energy efficiency strategy is simple; if you lose less you will use less. A tight thermal envelope serves as the foundation for Mandalay Homes’ industry leading energy efficiency.

Exterior Sheathing

Exterior foam-board sheathing and a moisture barrier are the first layer of insulation for the home.

Cathedralized Insulation

Mandalay Homes uses safe no-VOC open-cell insulation in the wall and underside of the roof. Insulating the roof keeps the attic and ductwork cool reducing demands on the HVAC system.

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AeroBarrier

Mandalay Home was the first production home builder to adopt AeroBarrier, a revolutionary sealing technology that fills gaps as tiny as a hair follicle that can leak energy.

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Windows and Lighting

Mandalay homes have been painstakingly engineered for energy efficiency without the need to sacrifice natural light. Many Mandalay homes offer options to customize your new home with even more windows with no affect on energy efficiency.

High Efficiency Windows

Mandalay Homes uses windows with a low U-factor. The U-factor is a value indicating the insulation performance of the window. The lower the U-factor, the greater a window’s resistance to heat flow and the better its insulating properties.

Architectural Shading

The front entry and extended covered patios are designed to shield doors and windows from direct sunlight and are just two examples of thoughtfully designed architectural features.

LED Lighting

High efficiency LED lighting is included in every Mandalay home. LED not only have superior energy efficiency but also have an exceptionally long operating lifespan.

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60% Fewer Solar Panels

Mandalay homes lose less and use less energy. This means they can operate with 60% fewer solar panels making the option of a Zero Energy Home affordable.