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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
EARN THE ENERGY STAR BUILDING LABEL
New buildings created using an integrated design approach with emphasis on energy performance are strong candidates to meet 2030 goals and qualify for the ENERGY STAR label. Architects are encouraged to work with the building owners to measure the building's energy consumption with Portfolio Manager and receive EPA recognition. EPA energy performance rating system provides seamless metrics from design through occupancy and operation. These metrics provide feedback to the design team and building owner on whether the energy goals were met and how to design and operate better performing buildings in the future. Buildings that achieve an EPA rating of 75 or higher in Portfolio Manager are eligible for the ENERGY STAR label.
Action Items
- Apply for the ENERGY STAR building label. Complete the Application Letter and the Statement of Energy Performance and certify that required indoor environmental criteria are met. Submit both documents to EPA.
- Promote the fact that the building achieved the desired energy performance goal by displaying the ENERGY STAR plaque on the building and communicating success in promotional materials and case studies.
