Finding an energy-smart builder
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
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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