Energy Stardom

Squash Meadow Construction Inc. (squashmeadow.com) recently completed another Energy Star qualified home. The home, owned by Jennifer Slosberg and located on Beech Road in Chilmark, underwent rigorous inspections in order to qualify as an Energy Star home. Squash Meadow Construction Inc., an Energy Star partner and LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) specializes in affordable green building.

In order to receive Energy Star qualification, a house must be well insulated, use high performance windows, use tight construction methods to eliminate air leakage, use superefficient heating and cooling equipment, use efficient appliances, lighting and other fixtures and under go third party testing and verification.