Energy efficiency is important to today's consumers. Not only is it something that impacts them physically - keeping them warm in the winter and cool in the summer - it also hits them in their pocketbooks, especially with the dramatic rise in energy costs.

The Environments For Living® program helps you build a more energy-efficient home - a home that can not only meet the requirements for the EPA's ENERGY STAR® label, but one that can potentially receive the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America designation and qualify for tax credits under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

The program utilizes specific techniques of Building Science, including a continuous air barrier, efficient heating and cooling systems, and tight ductwork to help prevent energy loss. And builders have the option to offer homeowners the Environments For Living program's limited guarantee on energy used for heating and cooling the home, sending a clear message that the promise of energy efficiency is backed by tangible assurances.

A high-performance, energy-efficient home is what every new homebuyer wants. The Environments For Living program can help you meet the challenge.