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Raise Your IAQ: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters

July 18, 2024 //  by Susan Bady-Holmes

Today’s homebuilders are looking for ways to improve indoor air quality so their homeowners can enjoy a higher quality of life.

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Energy Star: The New Home Source Interview

May 13, 2024 //  by Susan Bady-Holmes

NewHomeSource sits down with Jonathan Passe, director of EnergyStar Residential Programs to explain what goes into an EnergyStar certified home.

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Window Treatments That Can Lower Your Energy Bills

August 31, 2020 //  by Ana Connery

NewHomeSource has some ideas about window treatments that look fabulous and can lower your energy bills!

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Is LED Lighting Right for Your New Home?

April 24, 2024 //  by Laurie Leiker

Incandescent, CFL or LED lighting for your new home? The benefits of LED lighting over the other two can make it the best choice for your new home’s lighting fixtures.

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How to Design a New Home for a Hot Climate

June 27, 2023 //  by Roy Diez

If you’re building your new home in a hot climate, you need to take some considerations in the design and construction of the house.

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10 Common Green Features in New-Construction Homes

May 13, 2024 //  by Sanda Brown

New construction homes often have green features that don’t come in used houses. NewHomeSource explores 10 common green features in new houses.

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Are Manufactured Homes Energy Efficient?

May 12, 2024 //  by Laurie Leiker

Manufactured homes have undergone changes that make them more energy efficient; and more changes are to come.

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6 High Tech Features for an Eco-Friendly Home

September 23, 2024 //  by Kian Zozobrado

For the eco-friendly tech fans, there are plenty of ways your home can be more efficient with a few upgrades. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Custom Home

May 11, 2024 //  by Roy Diez

When you build a custom home, it’s a great opportunity to design and build a home that is as eco-friendly and energy efficient as it is luxurious. NewHomeSource breaks down how to build a green custom home.

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Give Your New Lawn an Edge By Composting

December 14, 2020 //  by Heather Allen

If you want the kind of lawn that wins best yard awards, you should consider nourishing it with homemade compost.

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What is Greenwashing? How to Separate Fact from Fiction

May 13, 2024 //  by Seve Kale

It’s important to know what makes something “green.” To ensure that products and homes are eco-friendly, builders rely on ratings from a number of certification programs.

What is Greenwashing? How to Separate Fact from FictionRead More

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Plant Prefab: LivingHomes’ Groundbreaking Spinoff

May 13, 2024 //  by Staff

LivingHomes’ groundbreaking factory is the nation’s first prefabricated home factory dedicated to sustainability.

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How to Start Rainscaping Around Your New Home

May 13, 2024 //  by Laurie Leiker

If you’re looking for a way to go green in your new home’s garden you should explore installing a rain garden in your backyard.

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Texas-Sized Savings: Texas’ First Certified Passive Home Runs on $2 of Energy a Day

May 13, 2024 //  by Staff

The first passive home in Texas, located in northwest Dallas, was built by Fagan Partners and is is a two-story spec home of 3,230 sq. ft.

Texas-Sized Savings: Texas’ First Certified Passive Home Runs on $2 of Energy a DayRead More

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Today’s New Homes: Engineered to Perform

August 13, 2024 //  by Susan Bady-Holmes

Today’s new homes are engineered to perform, with many highly engineered systems designed to work together.

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What to Know About the Light Bulbs in Your New Home

May 13, 2024 //  by Staff

Learn the types of light bulbs you can use in your new home. The different types of light bulbs can impact the efficiency of your new home.

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Which Green Home Certification Program is Right for You?

May 13, 2024 //  by Mary Umberger

There are over 80 green home certification programs available to homeowners, learn what they can mean and find the right one for your new home.

Which Green Home Certification Program is Right for You?Read More

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Zero Energy Home Design Goes Mainstream

May 13, 2024 //  by Charlie Wardell

Zero energy home designs have gone mainstream in the homebuilding industry, making owning an energy-efficient home more attainable than ever.

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Zero Energy Homes: No Energy Bill, No Problem

May 13, 2024 //  by Seve Kale

A net zero home produces as much energy as it consumes, which means energy bills for the year come out to roughly $0.

Zero Energy Homes: No Energy Bill, No ProblemRead More

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

June 3, 2024 //  by Aly Yale

Many home builders offer a slew of energy-efficient upgrades to choose from. Opting for these upgrades can help save the environment – and your wallet.

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

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Here’s Why Building Green is the Future of New Homes

May 13, 2024 //  by Lew Sichelman

Green building is the future of the new home building industry. NewHomeSource explores why builders who don’t go green will get left behind.

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California Sunshine Harnessed for Solar Power

June 14, 2024 //  by Michele Lerner

California is mandating that all new homes meet certain standards for sustainability, relying on solar power.

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5 Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Flooring Options That Maximize Sustainability

May 13, 2024 //  by Seve Kale

Flooring materials like cork, bamboo, linoleum, recycled materials, and wool carpet give you a luxurious floor, while still having a green impact on your new home.

5 Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Flooring Options That Maximize SustainabilityRead More

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How Energy Efficient are Manufactured Homes?

May 12, 2024 //  by Seve Kale

Today’s manufactured homes are sustainably built with plenty of high-end finish and customization options.

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

May 13, 2024 //  by Staff

By maintaining your energy-efficient home, you’ll ensure it is working at optimal performance for years to come.

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Whisper Valley Providing Zero-Energy Living at Affordable Price

May 13, 2024 //  by Staff

Whisper Valley is a fantastic new home community in Austin, Texas that offers up green living at an affordable price point.

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A Glimpse Toward the Future: PulteGroup Builds Prototype Zero-Net Energy Home in California

May 13, 2024 //  by Marcie Geffner

NewHomeSource talks with PulteGroup about their prototype for Zero-Net Energy home in California.

A Glimpse Toward the Future: PulteGroup Builds Prototype Zero-Net Energy Home in CaliforniaRead More

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California Solar Roof Mandate May Send New Home Prices Through the Roof

July 18, 2024 //  by Staff

NewHomeSource breaks down California’s newest solar power mandate, which stipulates that all new construction homes must be solar powered by 2020.

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Here Comes the Sun: Are Solar Panels or Passive Solar Design Right for Your New Home?

May 13, 2024 //  by Seve Kale

NewHomeSource breaks down everything you need to know about solar panels, and how to install them on your new home, so you can live in a truly green home.

Here Comes the Sun: Are Solar Panels or Passive Solar Design Right for Your New Home?Read More

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Why Every New Home Buyer Should Do an Energy Audit

May 13, 2024 //  by Carmen Chai

NewHomeSource lays out the reasons why new homebuyers should do an energy audit before buying a house, so you can move into a truly green home.

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