That Makes Cents: New Hampshire green home

Outside, it looks like a typical colonial, but inside, it's environmentally state of the art.

Norman Mancusi, Mancusi Builders
"Everything in it is more eco-friendly."

Special spray-foam insulation in the walls makes sure heat stays inside the house.

Norman Mancusi, Mancusi Builders
"It helps with the integrity of the building. You have less problems with air infiltration."

A geothermal heating and cooling system is better for the environment and saves big bucks.

Norman Mancusi, Mancusi Builders
"A year heating bill would probably come out to close to $4,000. This system, respectively speaking, will come in between $600 and $800 to heat, and cool, for the year."

The floors are sustainable bamboo and the lighting is energy efficient.

Norman Mancusi, Mancusi Builders
"All energy star-rated light fixtures."

This eco-friendly home can be yours for just $399,000 and the builder says it's well worth it.

Norman Mancusi, Mancusi Builders
"It's just a whole better product, all the way around."

And that makes cents.

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