StartFragmentThe design or remodeling stage is also a good time to consider adding a renewable energy system like small wind turbine or solar panels that will provide your home with electricity, water heating, or space heating and cooling.

If you'd like to design an energy-efficient home, no matter what type of design, you should use what's called the whole-house systems approach. If you're remodeling a home, be sure to conduct an energy audit before making upgrades to determine what energy efficiency improvements should and can be made to your home.EndFragment