Texas acclaimed property developer, Marcus Hiles offers four simple tricks that will enable home seekers to dramatically lower their energy bills. Following his own advice, Hiles employs each energy saving technique in every apartment and home he builds. First, he recommends windows with a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.22 to 0.24, such as the Cascade Low E Argon Gas Win Pro Series, consuming up to 100 times less energy than old windows from 1980.

Second, Hiles wholeheartedly endorses the latest ENERGY STAR rated appliances. Each year, consumers and program partners buy 320 million energy efficient products that shave utility bills by more than $31 billion. “With ENERGY STAR you can save almost half on your energy bill,” he points out.

When temperatures peak and air conditioners work overtime, Marcus Hiles identifies traditional roofing insulation as the culprit. A home’s roof absorbs the sun’s radiant energy, and in turn heats the attic and air ducts, pushing cooling costs. In contrast, highly reflective radiant barrier roof panels installed in the attic reflect the heat, reducing up to 97 percent of heat transfer from the underside of the roof and keeping the attic up to 30 degrees cooler. Lastly, Marcus Hiles advocates for properties that have central air conditioners with a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 16 or above. Although the Department of Energy requires the newest air conditioners to have a 13 to 14 SEER rating – depending on the type of system – the higher the number, the better.

Marcus Hiles launched Western Rim after recognizing the unmet demand for accommodations with state-of-the-art amenities. In addition to his unwavering commitment to energy efficiency, Hiles has contributed significant capital to improve public parks, lakes, and greenspace.

About Western Rim Property Services:

Western Rim Property Services, Inc. develops, owns, and manages apartment homes in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Houston, Texas. Known to offer a contemporary, high quality and luxurious lifestyle to its residents, the firm’s mission is simple: build the highest quality homes in the very best locations, maximizing views with signature amenities, in superior school districts. This assures a rapid lease-up and excellent customer acceptance.