Choosing energy-smart products
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
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.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
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.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.