2024 Leading Energy Efficient Builder: Treasure Builders

Founded in 2003 by Felix Hernandez, Treasure Builders has established itself as a family-run business grounded in reliability and traditional values. Felix’s son, Alex, joined the company with a degree in Urban & Regional Planning from Texas A&M University, bringing a commitment to sustainable, long-lasting homes. Their dedication is exemplified by their alliance with the BUILT TOSAVE® program, focusing on building verified high-performance homes.

Delving deeper, Alex’s urban planning background has underscored the critical role of sustainable technology in fulfilling our present needs while safeguarding future resources, particularly in energy use. Home electricity consumption, often overlooked by buyers, is a significant area where efficiency equates to huge cost savings–and home comfort.

Embracing the BUILT TO SAVE® initiative, Treasure Builders pledges to deliver top-tier energy-efficient homes, which is more than a marketing claim—it’s a commitment validated by their customers’ experience when they open their utility bills. The company recently received the highest Single kWh savings for a Single-Family Home Award from the AEP Texas High-Performance Home program for 2023. This recognition is given to the builder who achieves the highest energy efficiency above all the other homes enrolled in the program. When you consider that the minimum code requires HERS scores of 65 or below (the lower the better), and Treasure Builder’s homes have HERS scores in the 40’s, the award is well deserved.

The company’s impressive growth, primarily driven by word-of-mouth endorsements, speaks to the quality and service they deliver. Repeat patronage and referrals are the backbone of their success, evidenced by customers who buy multiple BUILT TO SAVE®verified homes and share testimonials of dramatically low utility bills.

The company not only supports but welcomes the rigorous inspections and tests by independent HERS Raters, a standard they’re accustomed to as a qualified builder for the USDA’s Rural Development and Housing program, where they’ve met stringent criteria for financial and operational integrity.

Offering a range of construction services in the Rio Grande Valley, Treasure Builders invites potential clients for a free consultation, whether for residential, commercial, or professional projects. By choosing Treasure Builders, you might just uncover your own gem—a new, high-performance home.

WELL DONE TREASURE BUILDERS! You’ve earned the rightful recognition as a 2024 Leading EnergyEfficient Builder!

PREVIOUS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS

• 2023 – AEP Texas Award (Highest Savings)
• 2021 – AEP Texas Award (Highest Savings)