Expanding a home through an additional room, story or a finished basement can be a great way to add value to the home but it can also be something that increases the power and utilities costs of a home. One of the best ways to ensure that additional rooms do not increase household bills by too great a degree is to employ Denver Colorado basement finishing with an eye toward green development. Using things such as LED lights, even though they are a more expensive purchase at the outset, can greatly reduce the amount of cost for the long term.