Prescriptive standards for energy-efficient home construction
Prescriptive standards for energy-efficient home construction

Welcome to Iowa Touchstone Energy Home

A Touchstone Energy Home is designed to be energy-efficient, economical,  healthy and comfortable. Our Touchsotne Energy Home guidelines have been developed to assist you in the building design and the decision making process in planning your new home.
 
Your initial investments in today’s energy efficient technologies will ultimately provide payback in the long term.  Remember—you are not only building a home for today, you are building a home for the future.
 
Our guidelines promote energy efficiency—from the ground to the roof of your new home. Complete them all and you will have a Touchstone Energy Home—plus years of comfort, economy and energy savings!

Products

Comfort Cove Radiant Heaters

Concentrate heat on frequently used areas.

Floor Heat

Remove the chill from ceramic tile, marble or slate floors.

Air-Source Heat Pumps

Efficient heating with economical air conditioning.

"Warm Tiles" Floor Heat

Remove the chill from ceramic, tile, slate and marble floors.
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General News
Links to energy efficiency
Find out more by checking out these links. 
Get our DVD
Our DVD describes steps in building an energy efficient home. 
Energy efficiency for your home
Ways to make your home more energy-efficient 
Standards for home building
These guidelines will help you save energy dollars. 
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Local Updates
View our Touchstone Energy Home Video
Here's a video showing key features in a Touchstone Energy Home. 
IA Energy Center Video Info
View videos of Bll McAnally's efficient building tips from the Iowa Energy Center 
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