At Clayton, we are focused on bringing innovations to the home building industry that make housing more attainable, helping more families achieve homeownership. And that’s exactly where our eBuilt and eBuilt Plus homes come in.

eBuilt homes are constructed to ENERGY STAR® ready standards, and eBuilt Plus homes are built to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Efficient New Homes Program standards. These homes are estimated to save homeowners up to 30-50%* on their annual energy costs when paired with SmartComfort® by Carrier® electric heat pump or gas furnace. eBuilt and eBuilt Plus homes also include a variety of other features that are designed to reduce annual energy costs, helping to lower the costs of homeownership.

Now, let’s talk about how these features are changing the way our homes are built, and lived in.

Heating and Cooling Systems

First up, let’s talk temperature. Every new eBuilt and eBuilt Plus Clayton home has an ecobee Smart Thermostat®, which can be controlled using your smartphone.** That means, for example, you can set it to start warming up your house before you head home from work. It can also be programmed to adjust automatically throughout the day based on changing temperatures outside to help you use less energy heating or cooling your home.

Our eBuilt and eBuilt Plus homes have the option to upgrade and add a SmartComfort® by Carrier electric heat pump. A heat pump is a great choice when it comes to improving your home’s energy efficiency, because it can both cool and heat your home, and can use less electricity than a traditional air conditioner. It also distributes air more evenly and acts as a dehumidifier.

Windows and Lighting

Your windows are also an important part of making your home more efficient. Clayton uses Lux® low-E windows with argon gas, which can reduce energy loss up to 30-50%. Low-E stands for "low emissivity," which means these windows have a special coating that helps keep UV rays and infrared light from entering your home and affecting its temperature. The argon gas also makes the windows more insulated, so you can open those curtains and enjoy all the benefits of natural lighting in your home while also using less energy.

Plus, Clayton’s eBuilt homes have all LED lighting, which is more efficient than lighting with typical incandescent bulbs. They’re also made of more durable materials, give off less heat and offer more design options, making them ideal to use in many different places in your home.

Appliances

Finally, the appliances you use every day can have a big impact on your energy consumption, too. The eBuilt Plus homes have a Rheem® hybrid water heater. This water heater can be controlled using an app on your smartphone with internet connection, has several different operating modes to help maximize your comfort and savings.

eBuilt homes also have ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators and dishwashers. The ENERGY STAR certification means the appliance meets strict requirements that are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Ensuring your home is more efficient comes down to all of the little details that can add up to energy and cost savings. And it means a more comfortable home, too! Interested in learning more about everything that goes into making a Clayton home? From our brand partners to our sustainability efforts, you can check out our sustainability page below to get started.

ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

*Energy savings are based on electrical energy consumption using NREL® BEopt™ to estimate annual electrical energy consumption of a home built to ENERGY STAR® Version 3.0 requirements and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home™ guidelines compared to the same home built to HUD standards in the city listed. Estimates are based on calculations for multi-section Tempo Let it Be and Shout models. In thermal zone 2, eBuilt homes powered by gas are ENERGY STAR ready Version 3.0. when paired with an electric hybrid water heater at additional cost. In thermal zone 3, eBuilt homes may be optioned to meet ENERGY STAR® Version 3.0 ready when additional insulation is installed.

**Control from anywhere features require internet and smartphone that are not included.

Base features for eBuilt homes were updated on September 8, 2025. Refrigerator and dishwasher are optional in some home models. Ask your home center for more information to learn the features included in a particular home.