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The Villages at Heritage Springs, the nation’s largest solar community, has won impressive third party certifications for its commitment to using energy-efficient practices and products in its construction. Energy Star and Build It Green certifications are independent verifications of the builder’s dedication to healthy and sustainable construction practices.

One way to use solar power to save money is through the use of a practice called “Net Metering.” What is Net Metering? Net Metering is a practice where consumers “sell” energy back to the electrical companies. They do this when they have some form of renewable energy facility installed in their home and a surplus is thus created. A …