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    With electricity prices rising as much as they have been for the last five years, it is important that you outfit your homes with as many energy-saving features as possible. One way to do this is with Energy Star–qualified lighting packages.

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    The term “high performance” likely conjures up an image of a car, one that's sleek and speedy, with an extremely powerful engine. The expectations surrounding such cars are high, which is why their allure is so strong.

  • Energy Value Housing Award Winners

    Each year, the NAHB Research Center hosts the Energy Value Housing Awards (EVHA) dinner ceremony at the International Builders' Show. The 2004 EVHA gold and silver award winners are: Aspen Homes, Windsor, Colo.; Cambridge Homes, Charlotte, N.C.; Chuck Miller Construction, Hidden Springs, Idaho;...