Prairie Holdings Corporation

Prairie Crossing, Grayslake, Illinois

221 of the homes constructed at Prairie Crossing meet Energy Star criteria. A program of ongoing performance testing is being conducted. Performance testing has been completed on 123 homes. Fan cycling controls are installed in these houses to provide fresh air through the existing duct system.

All of these houses exceed the 95 MEC by 50%. These houses use advanced framing, insulating sheathing and controlled mechanical ventilation. The furnaces are 92% efficient and ductwork is located inside the conditioned space.