. On August 25, 2025, Meritage Homes, the fifth-largest homebuilder in the U.S., released its 2024 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report. The report stated that, “we design and build homes both to meet the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR® standards and that are third-party rated for energy efficiency under the RESNET HERS index program.” The report used the RESNET HERS Index scores as a sustainable construction metric. In 2024, Meritage Homes had an average HERS Index score of 49. This was a three-point drop from the average score in 2023. Meritage’s Annual Average HERS Index Score: Meritage Home’s Chief Executive Phillippe Lord commented: “Through our ongoing innovation and focus on operational efficiencies, Meritage delivers both sustainability and affordability to our homebuyers. We build homes that meet customer needs while advancing our broader commitment to corporate responsibility and positioning our business for long-term growth. This approach reflects our brand promise of delivering a Life.Built.Better.® not just for our customers, but also our employees, realtors, vendor partners, shareholders, and the communities in which we live and operate.” Meritage Homes is the fifth-largest home building company in the United States. The company offers energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes. Operations span across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. To download the 2024 report, go to Meritage Homes Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report.
