De Young Properties doesn't just say they are green and energy-efficient. They prove it. In fact, each home is inspected by a third party to prove it is green and energy-efficient; meaning the home is better for the environment and saves you money with its energy-saving features, plus is healthier for you. De Young homes are Energy Star Tier 2 Certified and GreenPoint Rated. De Young Properties also significantly exceeds California's recommended energy-efficiency standards by up to 40%, placing itself at the forefront of its industry.

De Young homes' energy-efficient features can help save money on your PG&E bill with average base energy costs as low as $38 per month. Some of the features that save you money include the high performance dual-pane and dual-glazed Milgard SunCoatMax Low-E windows; a cost-effective tankless gas water heater that provides hot water on demand; economical and energy-efficient Carrier Infinity HVAC system; radiant barrier reflective insulation system; and superior, formaldehyde-free insulation.

"Our homes are recognized as some of the most energy-efficient and green homes in the Fresno and Clovis area. And by having our homes Energy Star Tier 2 Certified and GreenPoint Rated, homebuyers can trust that it is more than just talk," said Ryan De Young, vice president of De Young Properties. "As a company, De Young Properties is committed to providing energy-efficient homes that will help save our homeowners money, plus are better for our environment."

De Young homes also help to conserve the Central Valley's most precious resource - water! Water efficiency and conservation is made possible by De Young's numerous green features, which include their signature performance engineered Kohler faucets and showerheads.

Each new De Young home conserves resources, reduces waste for small carbon footprints and utilizes cutting-edge technology and sustainable building practices well above building code. All to give homeowners a high quality home today and create a better world to live in tomorrow.

Homes are offered by De Young Realty, Inc. Visit a De Young Model Home Center for details. For more information about De Young Properties, please visit www.deyoungproperties.com or call (559) 323-6004 for Brentwood Loma Vista and (559) 274-9900 for Brentwood Ranch. Three Generations Of Building Extreme Dreams(TM). Monthly base energy cost quoted above is based on a Residence 110 and accounts for heating and cooling only and not plug load or operator habits according to the Department of Energy.