Building a New Home? 

              Remodeling?

• New homes are being built to a higher standard, with home owners and contractors alike looking to greater home energy efficiency.

• Energy Star Verification provides a superior set of standards that can help your home through the use of  higher R-valued building components.

• Better performance, more consistent temperatures, and better protection against cold, heat and drafts through properly installed building components. 

• Lower ownership costs through higher energy efficiency, Environmental protection through energy use reduction and increased value through a certified Energy Star label.

Follow the link for features and benefits of an Energy Star Home:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.nh_benefits

Are you remodeling an existing home to become an energy star home? The following website has information on which products are energy efficient and also their individual ratings.  For information about Energy Star products, the verification process, and options available to you, click on the link:

http://www.energystar.gov

To find a builder/contractor partner in your area, click on the link:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=new_homes_partners.locator

To find out about the Tax credits available to you for purchasing an Energy Star Home, click on the link:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index