Manufactured/Modular Housing

2022 ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Programs: The Year in Review/The Year Ahead

Join us as we kick off the 2022 ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Partner Meeting Webinar Series. This session, presented on October 4, 2022, provides updates on the program’s key initiatives and successes over the past year and previews what is on the horizon, including the new federal tax credit tied to ENERGY STAR certification. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.

Raising the Bar: Advancing the Versions of ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction

Over the last 10 years, national model energy codes have advanced significantly. Though not adopted in all states, these codes have shown that higher levels of performance are achievable and cost-effective. Even in states where code adoption has lagged, builders’ construction practices have continued to advance.

ENERGY STAR Residential Branch Marketing & Communications

Earlier this year, the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program launched a new look and feel for our marketing and outreach materials, along with a paid media campaign. This webinar, presented on September 23, 2021, provides an overview of what EPA has seen as a result of the new materials and campaign and provides an overview of what’s coming next. You’ll also get a sneak peek of the video that we’ve created to celebrate the program’s 2 million+ home milestone.

2021 ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Programs: The Year in Review/ The Year Ahead

Join us as we kick off the 2021 ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Partner Meeting Webinar Series. This session, presented on September 21, 2021, provides updates on the program’s key initiatives and successes over the past year and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for the remainder of 2021, 2022, and beyond. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.

How to Certify ENERGY STAR Modular Homes Technical Bulletin, November 29, 2018

ENERGY STAR had long offered two ways to certify modular homes: a plant-certification path and a Rater-verification path. With the introduction of Revision 09, the infrequently used plant-certification was eliminated to reduce potential marketplace confusion. Going forward, all modular homes permitted after January 1, 2019 should be verified using the same Rater-based process and program requirements as site-built homes.

Fact Sheet - ENERGY STAR Tools and Resources for Affordable Housing

This two-page fact sheet highlights ENERGY STAR's tools and resources that can be used by affordable housing stakeholders to improve energy efficiency. Greater energy efficiency helps improve resident comfort, reduce operating costs, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. For more information visit www.energystar.gov/affordablehousing.

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