New Construction: Conservation Services Group

New ConstructionCombining our leadership in energy conservation with our expertise in building science, we certify buildings using a whole-house approach – ensuring that they are energy efficient, resource efficient, durable, healthy and affordable. Since 1990 CSG has designed and managed large-scale new construction programs and services such as:

  • HERS ratings
  • Building performance design support
  • Energy modeling
  • Complete building performance testing
  • Industry consulting and diagnostic services
  • Renewable energy consulting

We promote energy and resource efficient construction and certify:

The New Construction team has always attracted highly qualified and motivated people with degrees in engineering, architecture and building science. CSG has leveraged its experience and knowledge to expand into new markets such as the Southwest.

Why is New Construction important?

Helping builders exceed standards.New construction presents us with the opportunity to create buildings that will stand the test of time and perform to a much higher standard than existing buildings. These homes use fewer resources and less energy and ultimately cost homeowners less in monthly utilities. Typically, certified homes:

  • Use 30-35 percent less energy
  • Contribute 20-25 percent less greenhouse gases (GHG)

In addition to saving money, the homes that CSG certifies are also healthier with better indoor air quality and more durable with lower maintenance costs.

Facts & Statistics

In the US, residences consume 22 percent of the nation’s energy and cause 20 percent of its GHG emissions. A typical home can produce twice the GHG emissions of a typical car, but an energy efficient home can keep 4,500 lbs of GHGs out of our air each year.

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