Austin Energy rates 10000th green home – Austin News

Austin Energy rates 10000th green home Austin News AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Energy Green Building rated its 10000th single-family home since the program began in 1991. The initiative is the nation's first green building program and the first to start using a rating tool. The organization awards homes on …

Green and Energy Efficient Homes Grow in Popularity

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Monterey, Calif.—New green building products are unveiled almost on a daily basis, giving home designers and builders new and interesting ways to conserve energy, create healthier living environments and reduce costs. Potential home buyers interested in building a new home are naturally concerned with the aesthetics of their future residence. Many are not aware that building and living in a comfortable home does not prevent them from enjoying the benefits of renewable energy.