Check before you buy: a new homebuyer’s guide to energy efficiency

If you’re thinking about buying a new home, you probably hope it’s energy efficient. Not only is it better for the environment, you’ll save money, too.
With that in mind, here are five places you can look when evaluating a home for energy efficiency.
Windows
Most windows have two panes; some have three. Hold a flashlight to a window and count the reflections to see how many panes it has. “The more panes, the better the window,” says Jenifer Christenson of Built Gree