April 21, 2021

Ten Townhomes Tie for Energy Efficiency

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At the 15th and River subdivision in Idaho, Benchmark Development Company built 10 townhomes out of insulated concrete forms - a material that excels in energy savings. The project went through Idaho Power’s Performance Path program.

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Boise, ID

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