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Energy Efficient
Products
Energy Efficient
ProductsENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
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Energy Savings
At Home
Energy Savings
At HomeImproving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Let us help you — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
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Energy Efficient
New Homes
Energy Efficient
New HomesA new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes use 15-30% less energy than typical new homes while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.
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Energy Strategies for
Buildings & Plants
Buildings
& PlantsImprove financial performance and reduce carbon emissions with EPA's strategic energy management approach.
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Home > Buildings & Plants > Tools & Resources Library > Commercial Building Design > Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR > Use Energy Design Guidance
Use Energy Design Guidance
- 1. The Energy Design Process
- 2. Pre-Design
- 3. Schematic Design
- 4. Design Development
- 5. Construction & Bid Documents
- 6. Achieve Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR
- 7. Commission the Building
- 8. Building Operation
- 9. Earn the ENERGY STAR Building Label
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Refine the design strategies and confirm that energy use and CO2 goals are achievable. Include the energy performance goal in specification language.
Action Items
- Confirm 2030 goal and ENERGY STAR certification using EPA's Target Finder.
- Identify energy-efficient design elements that require careful specification, and assemble resources that explain installation, operation, and any other requirements.
- Gather manufacturers' technical literature for energy systems and components to include in construction documents and for use during building commissioning. Supplement literature with the design team's summaries of intended operation and energy use.
