There is always a lot of talk regarding who builds the most energy efficient home in Tucson. My personal belief is that there is no difference among builders, with the exception of John Wesley Miller. A John Wesley Miller house is constructed for the sole purpose of being energy efficient. In fact, a recent home that he built in Amory Park is a “Net Zero Energy” house, which means it is completely self-sufficient in terms of energy. He built this particular house to demonstrate what’s possible in today’s world, although it’s not a home that everyone would be comfortable with. His other homes all incorporate energy efficiency ideas, like solar panels for electricity generation, super-insulated walls and ceilings, and the inclusion of many recycled materials to limit the amount of new resources required to construct a home. A John Wesley Miller home is extremely expensive. Small 1500 square foot homes begin at $500k. There’s no limit on the high end because he is a smaller custom builder and the sky is the limit. But if your goal is to have an ideal energy efficient home for your family and price is no object, a John Wesley Miller home is the peak of energy efficiency here in Tucson AZ.

I have been getting a lot of questions recently about energy efficiency. How can I make my home more energy efficient? What government tax credits or programs related to energy efficiency can I take advantage of? Who builds the most energy efficient homes? The list goes on.

This being said, I have recently been doing a lot of research regarding ways to make homes more efficient, cost savings, upfront costs, efficiency home building techniques, etc. I have decided to start really digging into these issues to help clients and homeowners make their homes more efficient, save themselves money, increase their home’s value, and do their part to save energy wherever feasible. I plan to write a series of posts (time permitting) to assist those who want tips and opinions on the topic of energy efficiency.