"From our company's inception, our focus has been to provide affordable single-family homes for Nevada families. We build homes that offer great features at a great price. Families today place immense value and pride on owning an Energy Star-rated home," he said.

All StoryBook Homes are built with radiant barrier, upgraded insulation, vinyl low-e windows, high-efficiency water heaters and R-6 insulated duct work, according to Gifford. The homes are inspected by a third party to ensure compliance with all Energy Star building standards, he said.

"As a StoryBook employee, I understand the importance of StoryBook Homes' continued commitment to building high-quality, energy-efficient homes," Gifford said. "I am proud to do my part to conserve energy and provide homeowners with an affordable housing option."

Energy Star-rated homes meet building guidelines for energy efficiency set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Star-qualified homes can include a variety of features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, in addition to lowering energy demand and reducing air pollution, according to the group's organizers. For more information on Energy Star, visit thinkenergystar.com.