Talk to your utilities
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
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.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.