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 Many of our communities, particularly those within our renovation program, carry appliance packages with the Energy Star rating. This government rating indicates a product’s superiority in using less energy, saving money and protecting the environment.
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Exterior community lighting has been changed from incandescent to more efficient forms of lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor, or metal halides.
Mid-America’s Austin, TX, communities participate in the Austin Multi-Family Program, dedicated to improving environmental qualities and energy efficiencies in the apartment homes. The collection of programs includes low volume toilet replacement, HVAC duct work repairs/sealing, solar screen additions, and compact florescent light conversions. The "cycling" digital thermostat program allows Austin Energy to cycle the exterior HVAC compressor off during peak electrical usage periods of the day.
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Look for the MACGreen Seal
to learn more about community specific environmental initiatives.
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