Mark Johnson Custom Homes Blog

Jacksonville, NC custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes encourages all of our readers to understand why energy efficient homes are important to the environment, human health and land resources. When building our Energy Star home in Wilmington, NC we utilized the services of Above and Beyond Energy in Wilmington, NC, a third-party independent company that strives to help homeowners minimize their home’s carbon footprint through improved efficiency and durability.

We’d also like to share a recent article from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide by Wisconsin Green Building Alliance member Tate Walker in which he outlined the reasons homeowners should be aware of energy efficiencies. Below are the points he addressed and to read the complete article, click here!

What are the environmental costs of energy waste in U.S. homes?
Can you scale the big picture down to the homeowner’s perspective?
What are the health benefits of more energy-efficient homes?
What are some of your favorite innovations or design ideas for energy efficiency?
What got you interested in green remodeling?

In a previous blog post, St. James Plantation, NC custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes introduced you to WARM, the Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry. WARM aims to help those in need, including the elderly and disabled, living in substandard housing. In an effort to raise funds for WARM, the United Methodist Church will host a Pancake Breakfast at their Family Life Center at 4008 South College Road from 7:30 – 11:00 am this Saturday, November 14th. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the door.

For more information visit WARM’s website!