Prospective residents will be pleased to know that the townhomes at Trypillian Village are Energy Star Certified.

This government-backed designation means that as a prospective buyer you can qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage and as a homeowner you will enjoy significantly lower annual energy costs.

Plus, you get the additional peace-of-mind that comes from owning a home that is truly energy efficient and meets strict Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA) guidelines.

As a result, Trypillian Village residents will benefit from lower ownership costs. Compared with standard homes, Energy Star qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating-delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings. Over a number of years, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills.

Homeowners will also enjoy better home "performance," because properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. And energy-efficient homes help ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

Residents can also take pride that they're doing their part in protecting the environment. Studies show that a home can be a greater source of pollution than a car. In fact, 16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide. In most cases, the energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.