Joined January 2023
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🔨 We're revisiting the Build Series! Energy codes vary widely across the U.S., and surprisingly few states have adopted the 2021 National Energy Code. Why does that matter? Better efficiency, lower costs, and smarter homes. 🏡⚡ #BuildSeries #ViCa3 #EStud #EnergyEfficientHomes
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💡 What will this house actually cost to run? Most buyers never see estimated energy costs before closing. The new EcoSmart® Stud Home Energy Cost Estimator helps buyers, realtors, and builders estimate real-world utility costs before making a decision. ecosmartstud.com/2026/06/01/…

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Building to current energy code may actually be the most expensive way to build. Energy costs rose 6.75%/yr over the last 50 years while net zero build costs dropped. We built a free calculator so you can run your own numbers: ecosmartstud.com/2026/05/18/…
Revisiting our ZERH Build Series with Blue Barn Construction - the real costs, surprising upgrades, and ROI behind building better with EcoSmart™ Studs. See why high-performance homes may cost less than you think. 👇 #ViCa3 #EStud #BuildSeries ecosmartstud.com/2024/09/10/…
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High-performance homes aren’t just about energy savings anymore. Buyers are becoming more aware of long-term operating costs, making energy-efficient design a growing advantage for builders. Read more about here: bit.ly/4wC2RTu
Buyers aren’t rejecting high-performance homes; most just haven’t experienced one. Once they do, comfort, lower costs & long-term value become must-haves. Read more take our quick survey—we’d love your input. ecosmartstud.com/2026/04/29/…
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Your home should do more than save energy - it should create it. Homes with negative HERS scores can power your EV, cut fuel costs, and turn energy savings into long-term financial security. #ViCa3 #EStud #EnergyIndependence #NetZeroLiving #SolarSavings ecosmartstud.com/2026/04/14/…
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The U.S. may be energy independent - but your home isn’t. A high-performance home can help protect you from rising costs. ecosmartstud.com/2026/04/03/…👉 Click the article to learn more. #ViCa3 #EStud
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Energy-efficient homes do more than lower utility bills—they help build long-term financial stability. Our case study shows six-figure energy savings, with even more upside if invested. As energy costs rise, the value is hard to ignore. #ViCa3 #EStud 👉 ecosmartstud.com/2026/03/26/…
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EcoSmart™ Studs is joining the Advancing Bio-Based Home Building session at the 2026 RESNET Conference - proud to be the only stud manufacturer among 15 innovators. If you’re attending, let’s connect. Learn more below. #ViCa3 #EStud ecosmartstud.com/2026/03/09/…
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Today’s the day! 🎉 Join us at the Housing First Minnesota Builders & Remodelers Show at Canterbury Downs from 1pm to 6pm - we can’t wait to see you there! #ViCa3 #EStud #BRS26 Find more about the event here: brsmn.org
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Only 3 days to go! ⏰ Join us at the Housing First Minnesota Builders & Remodelers Show at Canterbury Downs - we can’t wait to see you there! #ViCa3 #EStud #BRS26 ecosmartstud.com/2026/01/27/…
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Visit us at booth #226 at the Housing First MN Show at Canterbury Downs! See EcoSmart™ Studs built for upcoming MN Energy Code changes. Now stocking in the Twin Cities for 2026. #ViCa3 #EStud #BRS26 @HousingFirstMN ecosmartstud.com/2026/01/27/…
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When temps drop below zero in Minnesota, it’s the perfect time to break out the thermal imaging camera ❄️📸 Check out the article below to see how EcoSmart® stud walls are performing in sub-zero conditions on the Sustainable 9 build! #ViCa3 #EStud ecosmartstud.com/2026/01/20/…
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Edina Build Update with Sustainable 9 🏡 Built for below-zero temps, this home features high-performance insulation and triple-pane windows to keep heat in and energy bills down. #ViCa3 #EStud #MinnesotaBuild #ZERH ecosmartstud.com/2026/01/14/…
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Big win for our Minneapolis build with Icon Homes! The EcoSmart® Stud pilot delivered Zero Energy Ready–level performance without being designed as one. Building a high-performance home in MN or WI? Learn more. #EStud #ZERH #GreenBuilding #MinneapolisBuild
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