Home > Home Matters Blog

Home Matters Blog

Entries for the Tag:Energy Star

Green Kitchen Trends Part 5 - Appliances

Author: Cait Lanza Date: 12/29 Tags: energy efficiency, energy star, green appliances

The kitchen is the most energy-intensive room in the home.  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting, refrigeration and cooking are responsible for 41.5% of a home’s energy consumption.

Full Post

Entries for the Tag:Energy Star

Ask The Professionals - Part 1 - Interior Energy Efficiency

Author: Mary Mitchell Date: 09/12 Tags: interior design, energy efficiency, energy star

Looking to save money and reduce your carbon footprint? This is what our experts have to say…

Full Post

Entries for the Tag:Energy Star

How New Homes Earn the ENERGY STAR

Author: Tommy Mitchell Date: 10/18 Tags: home improvement, custom home, home maintenance, home performance, energy efficiency, energy efficient lighting, energy star

A step by step process as to how builders obtain the ENERGY STAR on new home construction projects. Much of the information are excerpts from the ENERGY STAR website which you can find the links to at the bottom of the page.