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Clayton Homes positions for the future of modular construction
At the recent 2022 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, Clayton Homes announced it was to commence manufacturing net-zero electricity modular homes.
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“Clayton is committed to building sustainable and attainable homes,” said Kevin Clayton, CEO. “Whether it’s building this net-zero home or through our volunteer program, Clayton Impact, our team members aim to leave a lasting, positive impact on our communities and the planet.”
ABOVE: Clayton Homes, The Pulse, produces enough electricity to power itself.
The net-zero electricity home showcased at the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting was the ‘The Pulse’ floor plan. It was paired with several energy efficiency upgrades and a solar roofing system.
Features on the home currently available to customers include Energy Star appliances, LED lights, Lux windows with argon, 22-21-50 insulation package and an ‘ecobee’ smart thermostat. Additional upgrades include CertainTeedSolar shingles and Benjamin Moore low-VOC paint.
The net-zero electricity home costs just under US$230,000 (AUD$293,000) before the cost of land and solar panels, and according to company sources, with all of these upgrades combined, the home produces enough electricity to power itself.
“Our design teams are dedicated to creating homes with the features our customers want while upholding our vision for beautiful, modern design,” explained Megan Foster, Interior Design Manager.
“Across all aspects of the building process, from materials to innovative design, Clayton Builthomes are built efficiently and thoughtfully to serve as an attainable home solution for a growing number of people.”
Just one large wheelie waste collection bin (240 litres) was collected during the offsite building process of the net-zero electricity home, which was displayed during the annual meeting.
“From the building process to home ownership, Clayton aims to incorporate sustainability across our business,” said William Jenkins, Director of Environment and Sustainability. “While we are continuing to improve the energy efficiency of our homes, our sustainability efforts also include improving the energy and fuel efficiency of our operations, increasing our reliance on renewable energy, and setting ongoing reduction targets for waste and water consumption.”
See: claytonhomes.com
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