Eight divisions from KB Home are being recognized with an ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
KB Home is one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. The award-winning divisions include: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio and Southern California.
Each were recognized for important contributions to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection.
KB Home built 7,467 ENERGY STAR-qualified homes in 2007. KB says, collectively, the homeowners will save approximately $3.3 million annually on utility bills.
ENERGY STAR homes are at least 15 percent more efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).
"ENERGY STAR-qualified homes are better homes that cost less to own, protect our environment, reduce our reliance on imported energy, and improve our economy," says Sam Rashkin, national director of ENERGY STAR for homes.
"Leadership in Housing award recipients are making a meaningful difference at this critical time in our country's history."