{"id":5218,"date":"2022-01-13T11:07:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T19:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourwhiteknight.com\/reno\/?p=5218"},"modified":"2022-01-13T11:07:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T19:07:27","slug":"are-mobile-homes-energy-efficient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourwhiteknight.com\/reno\/2022\/01\/13\/are-mobile-homes-energy-efficient\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Mobile Homes Energy Efficient?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Homeowners are more concerned than ever about energy efficiency in their homes. Demand for energy-efficient homes is high<\/a> as Americans strive to reduce their energy bills and their carbon footprints. If you\u2019re considering buying a manufactured home, you might be wondering how to find an energy-efficient model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Fortunately, the news is good: Manufactured homes have become steadily more energy efficient as innovation has improved building techniques and materials. Here, we\u2019ll discuss the latest in energy-efficiency developments for manufactured homes. We\u2019ll also talk about the most important things that owners of manufactured homes can do to improve their homes\u2019 energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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To begin, let\u2019s look at a brief history of energy efficiency in manufactured homes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Humble Beginnings<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Manufactured homes have not always been known for energy efficiency. When mobile homes first became popular in the \u201970s<\/a>, they were often constructed using inexpensive materials that provided minimal insulation. As mobile homes became more popular, the government decided to protect homeowners by implementing regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The U.S. government\u2019s HUD Code, implemented in 1976, changed manufactured housing for the better by introducing stringent new standards for construction and durability. The code was updated again in the \u201990s, creating new standards for energy efficiency as society became increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Changing Standards<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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As the 20th century gave way to the 21st, standards for manufactured homes continued to increase<\/a>. Regulatory and market pressure spurred home manufacturers to continue developing their technology, and the result was an ever-increasing level of energy efficiency in manufactured homes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Some energy-efficient mobile homes come with an ecobee smart thermostat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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In 2016, the Department of Energy put out a new set of standards for making manufactured homes even more energy efficient. These standards are designed to save manufactured homeowners up to 30 percent on their energy bills, meaning that current and future generations of manufactured homes will offer the greatest energy efficiency yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Energy Efficiency in Today\u2019s Manufactured Homes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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New manufactured homes today are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Their HVAC systems are designed to equalize temperatures across a home\u2019s heating and cooling zones, and their walls, floors and roofs are made from combinations of state-of-the-art building materials that improve the home\u2019s R-value<\/a>, or the rate at which its insulating materials prevent the flow of heat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Clayton Homes, one of the leading home manufacturers, provides an example of R-values that buyers can expect from a modern, energy-efficient manufactured home. Homes with Clayton\u2019s Energy Smart Home package include R-values of:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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