If you’re planning on installing a new heating and cooling system for your home, seriously consider a geothermal system rather than a traditional forced-air gas-fired furnace or electric air conditioning unit. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are roughly twice to three times as efficient, and can even be used to Continue reading »

Perform A Home Energy Audit

Before starting your home remodeling project, it’s a good idea to evaluate your current energy use so that you can identify the areas that need efficiency improvements. You can perform your own energy audit or you can hire a professional contractor to help. Continue reading »

Site Selection

If you are considering building a green, energy efficient home within an existing community, contact your local government or the Environmental Protection Agency (”EPA”) to locate local “greyfield” or “brownfield” sites for your home.  A greyfield site is one Continue reading »