The colder weather is here which means higher utility bills! So how can you save money this winter? Energy Star certified homes save you money by using less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating. Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a voluntary program, that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. Main Street Homes is an Energy Star homebuilder in Richmond, VA. A new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has gone through a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet specific requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, delivering better quality, better comfort, and better durability. Energy Star certified homes are 30% more energy efficient than other new homes and over 60% more efficient than a 20 year old home. A certified Energy Star home will save you and your family $100 monthly on your utility bills for the next 30 years. Check out Energy Star homebuilder in Richmond, VA Mainstreet Homes to start saving money on your utility bills today!