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In...** [Read More](https://www.sweeney.com/en/blog/what-does-a-green-or-sustainable-home-really-cost) [![PHPP planning tool](https://www.sweeney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/phppheader2.jpg?width=365&name=phppheader2.jpg)](https://www.sweeney.com/en/blog/what-is-the-best-energy-design-software-for-a-green-home-or-building) ## [What is the Best Energy Design Software for a Green Home or Building?](https://www.sweeney.com/en/blog/what-is-the-best-energy-design-software-for-a-green-home-or-building) ![Picture of Tim Sweeney](https://www.sweeney.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20Members/Team%20Images.jpg?width=30&name=Team%20Images.jpg) [Tim Sweeney](https://www.sweeney.com/en/blog/author/tim-sweeney) 19 June 2023 Opinions of what’s the “Best” software depends upon whom you’re talking to. What’s actually being... 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