From the food you eat to the car you drive, everything you do in your day-to-day life has an impact on the Earth. We all know how important it is to reduce our carbon footprints to protect the environment, and this starts by shifting to a sustainable lifestyle. Small changes you make today make...

Thanksgiving is a holiday often known for over-indulgence, but if you start planning now, you can aim to have a low-waste Thanksgiving celebration. Whisper Valley has rounded up a few tips to get you started, but let us know over on our Facebook and Instagram pages how you’re planning a less...

Continuing a prestigious real estate award winning streak, Whisper Valley was named “Project of the Year” at the 2021 Austin Green Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Austin Green Awards is Austin's first recognition program to specifically highlight the outstanding accomplishments in the broad...

Brutal Texas temperatures have finally returned for the summer. With ERCOT issuing alerts to conserve, online discourse has been heated over recommendations to bump thermostats up to 78 degrees. And we get it, no one wants to endure sweltering conditions inside their own home! This inspired...

One of the many advantages of moving to Whisper Valley in Austin, TX is that you’ll be living in a first-of-its-kind geothermal community. Every home utilizes a combination of geothermal heating and cooling and solar PV to deliver zero energy capable housing. In fact, Whisper Valley is the...

Spring cleaning is upon us! Take your housework a step further by committing to a more sustainable home environment. If you’re ready to get your home in shape but aren’t sure where to start, check out Whisper Valley’s eco-friendly organization tips for your home. Eco-Friendly...

Whisper Valley is unlike any other sustainable community in the nation thanks to the EcoSmart Solution, the green energy service provider to all the homeowners in our community. EcoSmart utilizes geothermal heating and cooling paired with solar PV to power your home, enabling zero-energy-capable...

Want to stay warm while keeping your energy bill low this winter?  Follow Whisper Valley's winter energy saving tips to help you save money and increase your home’s overall efficiency. Start off by setting your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower in the winter. Each degree higher uses 3 percent...

Austin summer temperatures are heating up, but your energy bills don’t have to skyrocket when you live in an energy-efficient new home and practice good energy behavior. In fact, Whisper Valley homeowners have received energy bills as low as $10 thanks to our zero-energy-capable homes and by...

Today marks the 50th celebration of Earth Day! While many people often think that going green means making massive changes in your day-to-day routine, this could not be further from the truth. Every small decision makes a big impact on our community. Here are a few ways to start working towards...