News: Northern New England
Posted: August 5, 2022
North Branch Const. receives 2022 Energy Star award
Concord, NH North Branch Construction has been awarded a 2022 Energy Star Residential New Construction Market Leader Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The Energy Star Residential New Construction program presents Market Leader Awards to outstanding partners who have made important contributions to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building or verifying an outstanding number of Energy Star certified homes and apartments.
“North Branch Construction has a long history of working to build energy-efficient and sustainable projects in both the residential and commercial sectors,” said Joseph Campbell, president of North Branch Construction. “Making energy efficiency a priority not only provides our clients with an understanding of the contribution their choices can make in addressing the climate crisis, but can also lead to significant savings in the operation of the home to the homeowner over the long run .”
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