New Dawn Developments Commits to the Highest Standards in Environmental Responsibility
Chad Jensen, President of New Dawn Developments
Local company commits to Built GreenTM Gold for all single family homes
Continuing with the goal of leading the way, New Dawn Developments now includes Built GreenTM Gold certification for every new home. As Cranbrook and Kimberley’s first builder to offer Built GreenTM certification to clients, New Dawn is proud to commit to building homes that benefit the home owner, the community and the environment.
Built GreenTM is an industry driven voluntary program that promotes “green” building practices to reduce the impact that building has on the environment. Improved energy efficiency means comfort and long term savings for the homeowner. Healthier indoor air quality means comfort, better health and peace of mind for the family. Durable, reduced-maintenance materials mean a longer life for the home and long term savings. Preserving natural resources means leaving more for future generations to enjoy.
Chad Jensen, President of New Dawn Developments, says, “Consumers are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly lifestyle choices. We’re responding to that challenge and from now on, all of our single family homes will be built to at least the Gold standard – an EnerGuide® rating of 77 or higher. Clients will be able to select options to bring their home to the Platinum level if they choose to – an EnerGuide® rating of 82 or higher.”
There are many benefits to building a Gold standard home. By choosing to build an energy efficient home with New Dawn Developments, homeowners are making a choice to help protect our environment for the future as well as make a difference to their bank account today. Through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), home buyers may qualify for a 10% premium refund when CMHC-insured financing is used to purchase a Built Green™ BC Gold label home with little to no down payment. Next to a mortgage, energy costs are the most significant household expenses – an energy efficient home offers lower energy costs by comparison.
Other benefits include increased homeowner control of humidity and temperature with improved ventilation and design, and consideration of the orientation of the home on the lot, as well as significant reductions in the amount of water a household consumes by installing water efficient low-flow fixtures and appliances, such as dual-flush toilets, Energy Star washing machines and dishwashers, and aerators on faucets and showers. Healthier indoor air quality, reduced home maintenance and repair costs, and global benefits from the use of local materials and products made from recycled content clearly make building a Gold standard Built GreenTM home with New Dawn Developments a wise choice.
About New Dawn Developments
New Dawn Developments is the largest residential builder in the East Kootenays with 30 years experience in land development and construction. New Dawn designs and constructs single and multi-family homes, recreation homes and commercial projects of any size. Their business philosophy is to focus on exceptional customer service, superior quality and workmanship, and remarkable value. They have built their reputation on these simple principles and their business has grown to include projects in Cranbrook, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kimberley, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, Panorama Mountain Village, Invermere, Moyie, Wasa, Baynes Lake, and Koocanusa Lake. For more information, visit www.newdawndevelopments.com or phone 250-489-1519.
