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RMI: Zero-Energy Homes Approach Cost Parity for Developers

October 8, 2018April 6, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

Rocky Mountain Institute published a report showing that the cost increase to build a zero-energy or zero-energy ready home is much less than many realize. In the United States, developers can even construct these homes at cost parity in certain locations, according to RMI.

Home Construction: Great Opportunities for Energy Efficiency, Savings

November 5, 2015September 1, 2022 by Carl Weinschenk

Construction of energy efficient homes cuts costs by both reducing energy expenditures and enables the builder or buyer to qualify for tax incentives, according to a story at The Independent Record in Helena, MT. The story focuses on Habitat for Humanity. The group built a 768 square-foot home in Helena last ... Read more »

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