Historic preservation

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

Hear from real homeowners and builders who made energy efficiency a priority.

Modular home assembly in a factory

Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.

Megan standing in front of the barn home

A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.

Mom and daughters playing in leaves

When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.

Man showing ductwork to Pete and Megan

New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.

Pete and couple standing in remodeled kitchen

This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.

Adjustable height kitchen sink

Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.

Trombe wall on the interior of a home

Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.