Finding an energy-smart builder
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
Net Zero Community
Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.
In this video: A builder discusses what makes a Net Zero home and neighborhood unique.
In this video: A builder talks about Wisconsin's first Net Zero community. Learn more about the program and how it serves as an example for other energy efficient communities.
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Energy rater and performance consultant
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
Trombe wall
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Air quality and ventilation in new homes
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
Historic preservation
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
Insulated concrete forms
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
Roof and attic
Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
