Not only are McMansions unnecessarily large and out of place in their neighborhoods, they’re also inefficient consumers of energy and resources. Vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets and giant garages are hard to heat and cool, and massive amounts of timber and cements are needed during their construction. But some municipalities are fighting back by forcing owners of excessively large homes to install renewable energy systems or buy renewable power. To find out more, check out our new article on McMansions and Energy Inefficiency.