As the price of energy continues to rise, homebuyers are becoming more conscious of the energy efficiency of their potential home. Today, more options exist to buy an energy efficient abode than ever before. The growing demand for energy efficiency has led homebuilders to accommodate these requests by building more R-2000 standard homes.

What is an R-2000 home? It is a home that meets the standards set by the federal government to promote energy efficient construction in residential housing. A home built under the R-2000 standard uses two-thirds less energy than a conventional home.

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