Energy efficient homes

Follow these steps to create an energy efficient home that in turn produces a comfortable, healthy home for you and your family.

An energy-efficient home combines state-of-the-art energy-saving construction and appliances with systems that rely on renewable resources.

Read about our first hurricane-resistant, fully net-zero solar home renovation project, which powers the home and the electric car 100% for under $300K.

Are you tired of rising energy costs? Try some of these easy ways to make your home energy efficient that you can do yourself easily.

It is possible to create a home that produces as much energy as it uses (or more). Here, the experts give their thoughts and advice on creating homes that produce all of their own energy.

What does the term Solar Passive Design actually mean? Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air

Because geothermal heat pumps use the earth’s natural heat, they are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies available today.

Did you know that your home is losing energy right now? We'll help you find your home's biggest energy efficiency culprits and fix them!

At its research labs, GE says it has the smart-grid technology, including solar panels and efficient appliances, to build a home that has a net-zero energy consumption.