ENERGY STAR® homes are among the most energy-efficient homes on the market today. An ENERGY STAR home is constructed to use at least 30 percent less energy than a typical new home. That energy savings means significant dollar savings on your utility bills each month, enough dollar savings to make the home a smart and profitable choice for any new homebuyer.

Aside from saving money, there are additional reasons that homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR are a smart and profitable purchase -- improved comfort, quality construction, improved air quality, strong position for high resale value, and a better environment. Furthermore, American household energy use contributes to air pollution, including 20 percent of all United States carbon dioxide emissions. ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest www.idahopower.com/energycenter/energyefficiency/YourHome/ESHomesNW.htm program available to help consumers understand the energy savings benefits of these homes and to help builders meet the higher specifications.