The Economic Times

In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problems

Actress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed suit against the contractor, alleging misrepresentation and inflated invoices for the $2 million project. Engineers and staff identified forty-seven separate issues, including mold and buckled siding. While the lawsuit was dismissed, it serves as a cautionary tale for sustainable home construction.