REHOBOTH BEACH, Del., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In March, Schell Brothers a new homebuilder in Delaware was recognized as a 2011 Green Partner of the Year by the NAHB Research Center, a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This honor is reserved for only a handful of participants and validates the company's commitment to providing its Delaware customers with increased value, comfort, durability and efficiency through its Green Certified homes. Schell Brothers has completed 56 green certified homes to date with an average HERS score of 52 on non-solar homes. 

In 2011, Schell Brothers introduced Schellter™ Advanced Building Science, the smart technology that provides homeowners with the ultimate high performance home. The company has continued to innovate and, on April 21st, announced their extreme confidence in the Enerwize™ technology by launching a program to guarantee in writing the energy needed to heat and cool new Schellter™ homes for a period of 2 years after settlement. Schell Brothers' commitment to innovative building practices significantly contributes to the energy savings and comfort of their homebuyers and they are the first builder in Delaware to guarantee heating and cooling usage in a home. One of their popular home plans, the Mariner, which is 2,300 square feet and built will Schellter™ technology, offers homebuyers estimated savings of over $3,400 in the first two years compared to the same home built to minimum code. 

Schell Brothers is located at 55 Cascade Lane, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Chris and Preston Schell have set the standard for home building excellence, high performance features, and responsible land use in Coastal Delaware. Sussex County is a natural draw for new home buyers due to the beach environment and its ranking among the most favorable of all U.S. counties in terms of property taxes as a percentage of home value. For more information about Schell Brothers, please visit www.schellbrothers.com or call 302-226-1994.

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