Choices for New Homes

If your are planning on building a new home in the near future, this is the perfect time to plan for energy efficiency! Visit USU Extension’s sustainable building demonstration house, the Utah House, to learn more about what you can do throughout your home to increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs.

You can also ask your builder if they have experience building Energy Star homes.

The US Green Building Council also has released a new rating system for residential homes under their LEED program.