Building an energy-efficient new home doesn't have to mean increased construction and labor costs.
In fact, choosing the more efficient option will cost the same or only a fraction more - and the money you save in energy costs will pay back the difference in just a year or two.
To illustrate this idea, think of your home's energy efficiency as a type of mortgage or loan: the initial construction costs are the down payment; the energy bills are the interest.
The more energy-efficient your home is, the less it will cost to operate and maintain. The money you save in energy bills will add up to a significant amount over the life of your new home.
To learn more about energy-efficient home construction, visit Building a New Home at Alliant Energy's PowerHouse: Home Comfort Tips site. You'll learn how the foundation, framework, roof, windows and even the garage work together to create a whole-house energy-saving system.
If you’re interested in helping the environment even more, consider some of the earth-friendly alternative building techniques available. Your new home could be built with recycled or renewable materials that promise even more energy savings.
If you're an Alliant Energy customer in Iowa or Wisconsin, be sure to check out the great incentives on new home construction - you can earn thousands in cash back when you build in energy efficiency from the ground up.
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You can find an energy-smart builder or contractor by using our Dealer Locator. These professionals participate in Alliant Energy's Energy-Efficiency program.
They'll help you choose the right design and materials for your new home, and they'll make energy efficiency a top priority.
