GREENSBORO - Homes in Shugart Enterprises’ Faircrest neighborhood in Greensboro are now being constructed to meet Energy Star and green building standards.

Shugart Enterprises started serving up a special blend of features in its homes this spring: The company’s houses will be certified by two national programs to be energy efficient and green built.

The longtime builder announced earlier this year that it plans to begin building all its new homes to meet federal Energy Star and National Association of Home Builders standards. The green designation includes Energy Star requirements, and both programs require third-party verification to ensure guidelines are met. While Shugart isn’t the first Triad builder to incorporate Energy Star and green building standards, the volume of homes the company builds makes the shift significant....

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