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Home Energy Star Rating

Energy Star is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy's joint initiative to promote energy efficiency in new homes, existing homes, commercial buildings, and industrial buildings. To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These tests must be performed by a certified RESNET rater.

These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. Any home three stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label if it has been verified to meet EPA's guidelines.

ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of energy-efficient features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution:

  1. Effective Insulation
  2. High-Performance Windows
  3. Tight Construction and Ducts
  4. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
  5. Efficient Products - (lighting fixtures, ventilation fans, and appliances,etc)
  6. Third-Party Verification

Visit www.energystar.gov for more information.