Near Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J.: Benefits of Near Zero Energy Homes

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Build it faster. Build it better. Materials arrive at the job site ready to install without extra fuss. Reduce site labor. Faster on-site assembly so framing crews are more productive. Get the project dried-in sooner and give subcontractors a head start on the jobs they need to do.

Go beyond Code for added resistance to natural hazards like high wind, hail and earthquakes. Reduce insurance costs. Get peace of mind. The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J., is designated Fortified...for safer living^®

Think chemistry when you think about the environment. Develop materials that target ecological efficiency. Provide outstanding in-place energy efficiency. Go formaldehyde-free. Emit no volatile organic compounds. Cause zero ozone depletion. Create water-based formulations. Use significant recycled content. Be responsible.

Most homeowners pay about $1,300 a year on utility bills. This can be reduced by as much as 80 percent in the BASF Near-Zero Energy Home-Paterson, N.J. Add structural stability for reduced insurance costs, along with a lower lifecycle cost with minimal maintenance requirements.

Get superior insulating performance and air barrier continuity so you can downsize HVAC equipment. Use the sun to power electricity and hot water. Back it up with low-e windows, ENERGY STAR^® appliances, high-efficiency air conditioning, boilers and radiant flooring.