Saturday, October 17, 2009

PSNC Energy Offers Discounted Rate to Customers in Briar Chapel

PSNC Energy, the utility that provides natural gas service to Briar Chapel, recently started offering a discounted rate for residential customers who qualify for service and whose homes meet the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® for Homes qualification standards, or equivalent.

Since all homes in Briar Chapel are required to exceed the ENERGY STAR rating, they qualify for Rate 102 (high efficiency residential service). As a result, homeowners pay $.05 per therm less than under otherwise applicable Rate 101.

This discount isn't automatic, however. You must mail, fax or email the ENERGY STAR certificate or equivalent documentation you received from your builder or Southern Energy Management to PSNC in order to qualify:

Builder/Commercial Group
PSNC Energy
PO Box 1398
Gastonia, NC 28053-1398
Fax: 704-810-3118

Should you have questions regarding the discounted rate, please contact PSNC directly at 1-877-776-2427. Otherwise, if you're interested in purchasing a home in Briar Chapel and take advantage of this discount, please email or call me at 919-360-1285.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

2009 Parade of Homes Starts Today

Now in its 26th year, the 2009 Parade of Homes showcases 59 new homes in our area and provides the chance for visitors to see the latest designs and features. This free, self-guided tour is on October 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 from Noon to 5pm.

The event also enables builders to enjoy some friendly competition, as each home on the Parade is judged by a panel of industry representatives from other markets in our region. These judges examine the design, quality, and creativity that each entry demonstrates, resulting in a numerical grade for each house. Awards are given to homes that achieve the highest scores in each price category.

This year, Briar Chapel has four entries in the Parade:

133 Saxapahaw Run: 3171 sqft / $549,900

207 Tobacco Farm Way: 2574 sqft / $425,000

1152 Great Ridge Parkway: 1402 sqft / $323,216

72 Grovewood Lane: 1584 sqft / $265,712

If you would like a guided tour of these homes, please contact me. I will be more than happy to point out the various green features that are available in these homes, as well as show you the amenities that residents enjoy throughout the community.