Everything You Need To Know About Energy-Efficient New Homes

An energy-efficient living space saves the planet and your wallet. Fortunately, you don’t have to move off-grid to go green with your home. New construction houses have become one of the most energy-efficient living options available to home shoppers, allowing people to invest in their dream home, while making responsible choices for the environment and the future.

Even starter homes have fantastic energy saving features, such as a tight envelope around the home, ENERGY STAR appliances, water-saving landscaping packages, high-efficiency windows, and more. This allows homeowners to use their appliances less frequently, cuts down on the amount of electricity to keep the home comfortable, saves water, and ultimately saves money over the lifetime of the home.

The Basics of Going Green with Your New Home

As you start your journey to homeownership, learning more about green building practices and energy-efficient standards can help ensure you move into a home you love, that saves you money over the course of your life.

Green homebuilding doesn’t have to be confusing. NewHomeSource has all the information you need to make informed and environmentally friendly choices when building your new construction home.

More NewHomeSource Articles that Cover the Bases of Going Green in a New Home

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• How to Make Your New Home More Energy Efficient (And Save Money)

• How Much Can Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Really Save You?

• Energy Efficiency: Taking Action In Your Home

• Energy Star: The NewHomeSource Interview

• Going Green: Energy Star Certified New Homes

• Zero Energy Home Design Goes Mainstream

• Zero Energy Homes: No Energy Bill, No Problem

Building an Energy Efficient New Home

In addition to helping the planet, making a few environmentally friendly choices when building your new home can save you tens of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your house.

Opting for new home features that save energy and water can reduce your home’s impact on the environment and your life’s impact on your wallet. You can learn more about the win-win options you can make while building your new home, and explore in-depth articles from everything from your roof to your floor to your back yard, and everything in between.

More NewHomeSource Articles About Building an Energy Efficient New Home

• How to Design a Water Efficient Home

• Windows That Cut Energy Costs, Protect and Defend

• Installing Skylights Can Lead to Better Natural Lighting and Energy Efficiency

• Energy Efficient Flooring Choices

• Four Tips for Energy Efficient Landscape Design

Going Green in Special Home Types

Modern building techniques ensure that all kinds of new construction houses can embrace green living and energy efficiency.

Even through buying new offers many green options, standard production house might not work for all kinds of homebuyers. Custom homes, passive houses, and manufactured homes all have green living options for savvy homebuyers, so no matter what type of house you are interested in, you can choose responsible environmental options.

More NewHomeSource Articles about Green Homes

• How to Build an Energy-Efficient Custom Home

• 8 Ways to Make Rural Homes More Energy Efficient

• 8 Smart Ways to Make Your Manufactured Home More Energy-Efficient

• Just Say No to High Energy Costs with a Zero Net Energy Home

Everything You Need to Know About Solar Power and New Homes

Solar power has become a popular way to embrace green living. As you start your homebuying journey, incorporating solar power from the beginning can save you money in installation costs, and continue to save money over the lifetime of your home.

NewHomeSource has all the information you need to make the right choices when weighing the pros and cons of personal solar power for your new home.

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Living Green in Your New Home

Going green in your new home doesn’t stop when you move in! As you settle into your new home and get into the swing of your new life, you can keep up your energy-efficient streak. NewHomeSource has all the information you need to enjoy a comfortable and green life in your brand new home.

More NewHomeSource Articles About Energy-Efficient Living in Your New Home

• Keeping It Green: Maintenance Tips for the Energy-Efficient Home

• Why Every New Home Buyer Should Do an Energy Audit

• Hey Google, How Much Energy Am I Using?

• Tips to Save Water – and Money – All Year Long

• 11 Ways to Save Energy & Cost in the Laundry Room

• Money-Saving Solar Lighting Options for New Homes

• Water Conservation In The Garden: What Homeowners Need To Know

Choosing to buy and build a new home can help you save energy, water, and money. Energy efficient options found in new construction houses make it easy to live guilt free in your dream home.

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