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SUSTAINABILITY

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SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Building a home that is both sustainable and socially responsible is not just a trend, it is a practice we have believed in since day one. That is why we developed TRUspace®, a comprehensive build program integrated into every single-family home we create.

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Truman Homes integrates sustainability and social responsibility into every single-family home through its proprietary TRUspace® build program. This program focuses on energy efficiency, water conservation, and healthy indoor air quality, aiming to reduce utility costs and improve living environments. Truman homes feature WaterSense® labeled fixtures and ENERGY STAR® certified appliances, contributing to an estimated annual water bill savings of up to $300. Additionally, the homes incorporate smart technology options like Wi-Fi enabled thermostats and provisions for solar capture systems and electric vehicle charging stations.

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Our Homes Are Energy Efficient

Our homes are designed to help you save money and energy.

Comfort Fit – Air sealing, quality insulation & high-performance windows enhance comfort, reduce maintenance costs and help lower monthly utility bills.

High-efficiency Heating and Cooling Systems – Our systems are designed and installed to deliver more comfort, better moisture control, improved indoor air quality and quieter operation.

Water Management Practices – Our water management practices help to protect roofs, walls and foundations from water damage.

Show Me The Light – Our standard energy-efficient lighting, appliances, light motion switches, and bathroom fan timers all help reduce monthly utility bills, while providing high-quality performance and durability.

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Our Homes Save Water

Our homes are designed to maximize water efficiency.

All of our homes include numerous water-saving features that will work to help you reduce usage, and in turn save money. This results in an estimated annual utility bill savings of up to $300 when compared to a typical existing home that lacks these features.

Every Truman home includes WaterSense® labeled faucets, toilets and shower-heads. These fixtures help maximize water efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Dishwashers and Laundry Sets installed in every home are not only ENERGY STAR® certified for energy efficiency, but also use significantly less water than standard models.

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Our Homes Are Healthy

Our products work together to help deliver the best indoor air quality.

All Truman homes incorporate a combination of materials, construction techniques and products that work together to help deliver the best indoor air quality, especially when compared to most resale and new homes on the market today.

Each Truman home features sealed highly efficient combustion appliances, low-VOC interior paint and so much more.

Our homes also come with whole-house mechanical ventilation. We also offer heat recovery ventilators, and air cleaning / purification system that together provide a constant source of clean air. This drastically helps reduce indoor air pollutants and help remove finer airborne particles and contaminants, improving indoor air quality.

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Our Homes Are Smart

Your Truman Home has an edge… it is designed to support your connected lifestyle.

Did you know you can have your home conveniently and efficiently charge your mobile devices at integrated USB outlets, or rough it in in for a future solar panel system? Oh and thats not all…

Automation features we offer include Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats, internet connected door locks, garage door openers, optional security cameras and more.

Want to do even more for the environment?
Other smart technology options we offer such as Whirlpool® smart appliances, full lighting automation, solar capture systems, Tesla Home Battery Systems, and TruVOLT® – our electric vehicle charging stations are all available options only at Truman.

What are the financial benefits of a Truman SmartChoice™ home?

Truman SmartChoice™ homes offer significant financial benefits, including an estimated monthly electric and gas bill savings of $124 and an estimated yearly water bill savings of $300. *Actual consumption and costs may vary.

Water Saving Homes
$300
Your estimated yearly water bill savings
*Actual consumption and costs may vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is Truman Homes' approach to sustainability?

Truman Homes integrates sustainability and social responsibility into every single-family home they create. This commitment is embodied in their TRUspace® comprehensive build program, reflecting a long-standing belief in these practices rather than just a trend.

2 How do Truman homes achieve energy efficiency?

Truman homes are designed to be energy-efficient through features like Comfort Fit air sealing, quality insulation, and high-performance windows. They also incorporate high-efficiency heating and cooling systems to optimize energy use.

3 What benefits do energy-efficient Truman homes offer homeowners?

Energy-efficient Truman homes help homeowners save money by reducing monthly utility bills and maintenance costs. These features also enhance comfort, provide better moisture control, improve indoor air quality, and contribute to quieter operation.