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Building America

Building America forms research partnerships with all facets of the residential building industry to improve the quality and energy efficiency of homes. The goal is to develop cost effective solutions that reduce the average energy use of housing by 40% to 100%. Ultimately, Building America research will lead to net zero energy homes, which produce as much energy as they use.

This Web site provides developers, builders, manufacturers, and others involved in home construction and remodeling the following:

For additional information about Building America, see the Program Overview (PDF 1.3 MB). Download Adobe Reader.

41,541 Homes Built in Building America Research Projects

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For more information, e-mail:

George James ; Terry Logee ; Lew Pratsch

You can also see full contact information including phone and address.

 
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Builders Challenge

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Builders who commit to building quality homes with a 70 or lower E-Scale rating get marketing and technical incentives. Learn about the Builders Challenge, the E-Scale, and the quality criteria (PDF 158 KB). Download Adobe Reader.

Homeowners

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Would you like lower energy bills? Find information to help make your new or existing home more energy-efficient and comfortable.

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