ENERGY STAR new homes achieve energy savings through established, reliable building technologies. Builders work with ENERGY STAR raters to choose and incorporate cost-effective features when planning and building homes.

St. Louis woodworkers Julie and Bill Newberry have built a house of Styrofoam—insulated concrete forms—for super energy savings and potential LEED-Gold certification. KETC-TV's "Living St. Louis" show tells their energy-smart story.