We have partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® program and have committed to help improve the energy efficiency of our apartment buildings by 10 percent or more through the ENERGY STAR Challenge. To that end, we are performing energy audits on our communities and analyzing possible conservation strategies. Whether it is through energy efficient lighting, ENERGY STAR® appliances, programmable thermostats, additional insulation or other improvements, The Park at Research Forest is committed to lowering resident utility bills and reducing our carbon footprint.
CFL Lighting
Newer energy-saving bulbs such as ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs and LEDs, as well as halogen incandescent technologies, can produce the same amount of light (lumens) as a traditional incandescent bulb while using significantly less energy and are being used or replaced as needed in each apartment home.
Walking
How well does your apartment score in terms of great places to walk to in just minutes? Our properties score high--allowing our residents to walk more and drive less! Visit Walk Score(tm) and see for yourself!
Valet Trash Service
Valet Waste is truly a SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT company. They have the resources to effectively manage your entire waste stream through waste diversion, recycling, and door to door services thus, having a positive impact on the environment and our futures.
Programmable Digital Thermostats
A programmable thermostat helps make it easy for you to save by offering four pre-programmed settings to regulate your home's temperature in both summer and winter - when you are home, asleep, or away.
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The pre-programmed settings that come with programmable thermostats are intended to deliver savings without sacrificing comfort. Depending on your family's schedule, you can see significant savings by sticking with those settings or adjust them as appropriate for your family.
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The key is to establish a program that automatically reduces heating and cooling in your home when you don't need as much.
ENERGY STAR appliances
GE ENERGY STAR qualified appliances offer the benefits of efficiency without sacrificing features, performance, style or convenience and are provided or replaced in our apartment homes.
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