Trombe wall
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Turning a barn into an energy-smart home
A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.
In this video: A contractor and homeowner share how they turned their vision for a barn house into a unique, energy efficient home.
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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.
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This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
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When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Decoding building requirements
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.
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.
Modular homes
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
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.