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 Deciding to build a new home is likely to be one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make. It is also one of the greatest opportunities you'll ever have to reduce your consumption of energy, something that not only lowers costs, but also helps improve the environment. Of course, any new home built to modern building codes will be vastly superior in energy efficiency to a home built even 15 years ago. The trend toward greater efficiency and sustainability in home building is known as “green-building.” But making significant gains in energy efficiency by employing a few green building principles doesn't necessarily have to increase cost. Doing it The Easy Way Perhaps the most effective way to get an energy-efficient home is to use a builder who builds Energy Star® homes. As a sponsor of the Energy Star Homes® program in New Hampshire, PSNH can show you how to have your home inspected and certified under the Energy Star® program. Visit psnh.com to learn more.
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