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An Energy for Life certified home:

helps you save money on your energy bills for many years;
saves resources and defer the need to build power plants;
opens the door to additional financing options, such as an energy-efficient mortgage;
and ensures that you are working with a quality, energy-efficient builder.
 

Whether you have made the decision to buy a newly built home from a developer or planning to build a custom home, Florida Public Utilities will help you with energy decisions.

Energy for Life Home Features

As a new homebuyer, you have an advantage over those buying existing homes – you can plan with energy savings in mind. An Energy for Life Home will encourage the conservation of energy, and at the same time provide the highest degree of comfort for our customers. These modern, fully equipped homes offer everything you expect in COMFORT, EFFICIENCY and DEPENDABILITY.

To receive Energy for Life” certification, a new home must comply with the Florida Model Energy Code. Florida Public Utilities also recommends the following:

Heat pumps of 12 SEER or higher or a 12 SEER air conditioner with an .90 AFUE gas furnace.
CEILING INSULATION rated at R-38-for the most comfort and efficiency, especially in our warm Florida summers.
WALL INSULATION rated at R-13-provides temperature stability for year-round comfort.
DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS-offer extra protection against heat transfer.
RIDGE VENT-reduces air conditioning costs by keeping the attic cooler.
INSULATED DOORS-offer extra protection against heat transfer.

Florida Public Utilities energy consultation services are provided to you free of charge.

Area Energy for Life Builders

Northwest Florida

Tatum and Associates, Inc.
4105 Lafayette Street
Marianna, FL 32448
Guy Tatum
(850) 526-3911
Email: gtatum@digitalexp.com

David Dulaney Construction, Inc.
4123 Haynes Lane
Marianna, FL 32446
David Dulaney
(850) 526-5948

Shepard Enterprises, Inc.
4728 Scenic View Drive
Marianna, FL 32446
Frank Shepard
(850)482-5026

Harold Brown
Hosford, Florida
(850) 379-8191

Tyus Construction Company
P.O. Box 708
Sneads, FL 32460
Ted Tyus
(850) 526-1964

Lynn Large Builder
4362 River Forest Road
P.O. Box 427
Marianna, FL 32447
Lynn Large
(850) 482-3200
Email: lynnblarge@hotmail.com

Ridley's Town & Country Builders
949 Orange Hill Road
P.O. Box 396
Chipley, FL 32428
David Ridley
(850) 638-4436
Email: tcbuilds@wfeca.net

Northeast Florida

Buchanan Builders
Clayton Buchanan
2245 Sadler Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Heartsfield & Casey Construction
Bruce Heartsfield
2450 Will Hardee Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Hannah Construction Inc.
James Hannah
101-Bent Tree Court
PO Box 5148
St. Marys, GA 31558

Art Sanchez
PO Box 445
1410 Holly Dr.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Innovative Structures, Inc.
Daryl Duffe
1515 Gerbing Rd.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Trevett Construction Group, Inc.
Chuck Drace - VP
1325 Atlantic Ave. / PO Box 1200
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035-1200

Cotner Associates Inc.
John Cotner
9 South 3rd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Donna Lynne Custom Homes, Inc
Donna Lynne
4227 Estate Road 200
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Steve Head Construction
Steve Head
1410 Oak Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Bernhard Construction
Steve Bernhard
1517 Oak Ridge Pl.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Premium Panel Homes
Mr & Mrs Charles Garrett
2017-B Clinch Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Lane Homes, Inc.
Greg Lane
5542 First Coast Highway
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Vic Biscano
401 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034