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.
Builders enlist help from energy raters and performance consultants to create the most energy-efficient house plans. This process starts with the framing, by looking for gaps and holes which occur due to wood not being uniform.
In phase two, they check insulation to ensure there is enough and that all the walls and the attic are properly covered.
In the final phase, devices are used to perform a multitude of tests to measure the energy efficiency of the house before the homeowner closes on their new home. Many energy-efficiency problems can be fixed by the builder before the closing date.
In this video: See how involving an energy rater during the planning phase ensures an energy efficient outcome for a new home.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
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 energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.