After nearly a year of searching, Sally and Charlie came to Natale Builders with a clear vision: build a Green Certified Net‑Zero custom home on their homesite along Tonawanda Creek—one that prioritized health, energy efficiency, sustainability, and timeless design.
They also understood the long‑term financial benefits of building green in Niagara County, New York. Under Niagara County Local Law #2014‑1 (Resolution IL‑041‑14), homeowners who invest in high‑performance, sustainable construction may qualify for a 10‑year county tax incentive. Because Sally and Charlie’s Net‑Zero home produces approximately 75% fewer carbon emissions than a traditionally built home, they are expected to save thousands of dollars annually in property taxes for a full decade.
Through extensive research, Sally and Charlie discovered that Natale Builders was the only custom home builder in the region with the proven experience to deliver a truly Net‑Zero, Green Certified home.
For more than six years, Natale Builders has been at the forefront of green and Net‑Zero home construction in Western New York. Our leadership isn’t defined by volume alone—we’re recognized as industry experts because we helped establish the standards and systems used to build high‑performance homes today.
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Natale Builders has created entire neighborhoods with dramatically reduced—or even zero—utility bills. Our work at Rivera Greens in Clarence earned national recognition, including the 2014 National Award for Best Built and Designed Community.
Sally and Charlie’s home represents one of the most thoroughly documented projects in Natale Builders’ history. Working in collaboration with a third‑party energy rater, the build has been captured through six educational video presentations, each highlighting a critical phase of the construction process.
From energy modeling and insulation strategies to mechanical systems and final performance testing, these videos provide an inside look at what it truly takes to build a high‑performance Net‑Zero home—and why the process matters.
The project was featured in a special edition of The Buffalo News, helping shine a spotlight on sustainable homebuilding and the future of residential construction in Western New York.
