Erection of dwelling houses with the use of electric energy for heating and hot water supply is a promising avenue of the construction branch in Belarus. The topic was discussed at a national profile seminar in Grodno. The western region is among the country's leaders in such construction. Several blocks of electric houses have already been erected in the regional center, as well as in its satellite town Skidel and an agricultural settlement Lutskovliany. The participants of the seminar examined efficiency of their operation. The experience of building "electric" houses in Grodno is planned to be implemented across the country.