Article: Finding opportunities with energy star: providing energy-efficient products and systems.(FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS)

Contractors participating in locally sponsored Home Performance with Energy Star programs are finding themselves able to offer homeowners substantial savings, as well as improve home comfort. Better yet, these same contractors are selling more energy-efficient products and systems, which translate into more income, along with more business opportunities.

"It's a win-win situation for everyone," said Charlie Carroll, co-owner of Austin, Texas-based AirTech Energy Systems, which participates in the Austin Energy Home Performance with Energy Star program. "We believe in the whole-house concept as it deals with every aspect of the home, rather than just HVAC."

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