Our commitment to our environment.
At the Waverly Apartments, we believe it is our responsibility to protect and enhance the environment. As an organization, we have made it a focus to continually seek and implement environmentally-friendly opportunities and practices. We have rebuilt the Waverly Apartments following the Comfort Advantage guidelines, assuring an energy efficient home for all residents. Moredetails about the Comfort Advantage program can be found at http://www.energystar.gov.
Energy Efficiency
- Energy-efficient appliances
- Exceeding all state, national, and local regulations and codes for energy efficiency
- All light-bulbs throughout are CFL or fluorescent light-bulbs, which are much more efficient than incandescent bulbs
- Insulation fill much higher than required by code and exceeding area norms to reduce heating and cooling costs
Responsible Land Use
- Close proximity to employment, shopping, restaurants, and other amenities; reducing or eliminating the need for individual car transport
Conservation of Natural Resources
- State of the art dual flush toilets, to conserve water
- Online leasing, online service requests and online payments to reduce the use of paper
- Bamboo flooring, a grass that grows to usable size in under 5 years reduces use of trees
- No carpet to wear out quickly, reducing landfill use
- Water conservation focus and re-use projects to reduce stress on local water systems
- Native landscaping to reduce water consumption
- Construction waste reduction and recycling programs to minimize the use of natural resources
- Information rich website designed to reduce requests for paper brochures
Focus on Indoor Conditions
- Modern HVAC heat pump systems to efficiently provide the best possible indoor air quality
- Modern lighting fixtures and elements to create well-lit indoor conditions with minimal energy use
