Energy-Efficient New Homes and Commercial Buildings
Kennecott Daybreak Community, South Jordan
Kennecott Land is working with the city of South Jordan to plan a large-scale
mixed-use development on 4,126 acres. The plan provides for nearly 14,000
residential units as well as commercial development, making the Daybreak
community the largest master-planned community in the history of Utah. Kennecott
Land is the only land developer in the nation to be certified with the ISO 14001
Environmental Management System.
ENERGY STAR® Homes
 Kennecott is requiring that all homes built in the Daybreak Community be ENERGY
STAR® certified. These homes incorporate reduced air leakage, low thermal
conductivity windows, improved insulation, and high efficiency heating and
cooling systems.
Community Center and Elementary School
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 LEED Silver certification in 2006
- Features energy-efficient design, natural lighting, and reduced water
consumption
- Ground-source heat pump saves Daybreak Elementary School $0.25 per
square foot in heating costs compared to what other schools in the Jordan
School District pay.
Quick Facts
- Homeowner Savings: $200-$400 in annual utility bill savings
- Environmental Benefits: 14,000 ENERGY STAR® housing units will
yield around 30,000 tons of avoided carbon dioxide emissions each year, or
nearly 1 million tons over 30 years. This is equivalent to taking about
6,700 passenger cars off the road.
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