ENERGY STAR New Homes
ENERGY STAR® qualified homes are independently verified to meet rigorous guidelines for energy efficiency, as set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
By purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified home, you can have all the features you desire in your new home, plus better performance and lower utility bills -- all while helping prevent greenhouse gas emissions.
ENERGY STAR homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy saving features that typically make them 20–30 percent more efficient than standard homes.
While many homes look great from the outside, it is important to see behind the walls to be sure the home is truly energy efficient. To learn more, take a virtual tour of four “must-have” features of ENERGY STAR qualified homes.
The home’s actual energy performance must be certified by an independent Home Energy Rater. The rater conducts onsite testing and inspections of installed insulation, high performance windows, building envelope, duct systems, and efficient heating and cooling equipment.
Local Home Energy Raters | ResNet's national HERS raters database
National ENERGY STAR® New Homes
or contact your local building department:
Town of Carbondale City of Glenwood Springs Town of New Castle Town of Silt |
City of Rifle Town of Parachute Garfield County
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2010 ENERGY STAR sponsors
Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative
City of Rifle
Town of Silt
City of Glenwood Springs
Town of Carbondale
Garfield County
Habitat for Humanity
Clean Energy Collective
ENERGY STAR Homebuilder Rebate
The Governor’s Energy Office offers a $300 per home rebate to all Colorado homebuilders who construct a certified ENERGY STAR new home outside territory covered by utility ENERGY STAR programs.
Apply online at RechargeColorado.com
ENERGY STAR information for home buyers
Check out Mountain to Mesa Home Builders Association's video on ENERGY STAR New Homes.
Click here for informative ENERGY STAR podcasts
Local ENERGY STAR
program manager
Rob Morey
(970) 704-9200
RMorey@
CleanEnergyEconomy.net