ENERGY STAR New Homes Buyers

An ENERGY STAR qualified home offers homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-efficient improvements that deliver better performance, greater comfort, and lower utility bills.

You also gain these additional benefits:

• Lower ownership costs
• Added confidence
• Better performance
• Smart investment
• Environmental protection

New homes earn the ENERGY STAR designation by meeting strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20% to 30% more efficient than standard homes.

If you are planning a home improvement project for your existing home, learn how Home Performance with ENERGY STAR can help you.