NEWS & UPDATES

News and updates about PanelStar.com, new incentives from area power companies, links and more.

  PanelStar Custom Homes has completed the Valley's first Energy Star Certified home featuring super insulated air tight construction of Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) and a Ground Source Geothermal heatpump.

Included features are:

Call to learn how PanelStar Custom Homes can build the home of your dreams from your plans or ours, in the same budget, be more quiet and comfortable, stronger and use less than half of the energy of a traditional home. With all of the advantages of a PanelStar Custom Homes Energy Star SIP home, why would you build your dream home out of sticks? Call today for more information.

See us on the  Alabama Energy Star site and the Georgia Energy Star site

Posted 03.15.2008 at 1710

  PanelStar Custom Homes building in AL & GA. The company owner is currently building a home for his family in Salem, AL. Pictures available soon.

   Finance your new energy-efficient heat pump with Alabama Power's energy financing for residential customers. To find out more about their heat pump and weatherization financing, call 1-800-990-APCO (2726) or request more info at: http://www.alabamapower.com/residential/heatcoolform.asp

  Southern Company - Alabama Power information about Heat Pumps

  Geothermal Heat Pump information from Alabama Power.

  Wind & Hydro Power - Dept of Energy Resource

  DSIRE is "a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency."

U.S. Department of Energy, Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

 

 

SIPs Adopted by IRC

Structural insulated panel wall systems were adopted into the International Residential Code (IRC) on May 22, 2007.

 

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