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HFHMGC is currently awaiting certification on a recently completed home in Pascagoula that is registered with LEED for Homes, for which a Silver level certification is anticipated. The 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Hazelnut plan features advanced design criteria to meet energy efficient and sustainable building practices.

Recycling program on site during construction
Spray Foam Insulation in the floor, walls, and attic cavity to create a highly insulated home
A long-lasting metal roof made partly of recycled material
Low water usage plumbing fixtures
A highly efficient Heating & Cooling System (16 SEER Heat Pump)
Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) to ensure that fresh air is brought into and circulated through the home
Rain gardens designed to capture, filter, and absorb stormwater
Hybrid Heat Pump Hot Water Heater (3 times more efficient than today’s standard hot water heater)


Spray foam insulation installed in home	LEED Registered Home in Pascagoula, MS	Hybrid hot water heater

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