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EPA is making the ENERGY STAR National Rater Field Checklist V1.0 technical specifications available now for reference only. Homes and apartments may not be certified with the NextGen label until the NextGen program is officially launched in 2023. For the most current program updates and requirements, visit our Program Requirements webpage. For questions or more information, contact us at energystarhomes@energystar.gov.
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.
The ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program regularly receives partner questions and comments and often makes improvements in response to this feedback. The Current Policy Record catalogs these issues and their resolution. You can review this document to stay up to date between revisions. This Technical Bulletin highlights key changes since the release of Revision 08.
The transition to EPA's ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program is fast approaching. Is your project team ready? Key participants for the Multifamily New Construction program include builders / developers, raters, functional testing agents, and ASHRAE path energy modelers. This technical bulletin highlights the key steps to complete before starting an MFNC project.
Version 3.1 of the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes National Program Requirements has been developed for homes in states that have adopted the 2012 IECC, or equivalent. The purpose of this new version is to ensure that the ENERGY STAR certified homes program will continue to deliver meaningful savings relative to non-certified homes in states with this more rigorous code.
Released in September 2018, Revision 09 of the national and regional program requirements improves clarity, provides alternative compliance options, and addresses unintended barriers to implementation. This webinar, presented on September 9, 2018, reviews the changes, clarifications, and refinements you need to know about in Revision 09. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.
Released in November 2019, Revision 10 of the national and regional program requirements improves clarity, provides alternative compliance options, and addresses unintended barriers to implementation. This webinar, presented on Novemeber 21, 2019, reviews the changes, clarifications, and refinements you need to know about in Revision 10. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.
This webinar, presented on June 2, 2020, is designed to get partners up to speed with the Version 3.1 program requirements. It demonstrates how to run a v3.1 compliance report for any home, identifies key efficiency measures used to hit the v3.1 ENERGY STAR ERI Target in Nebraska and Pennsylvania, and reviews the v3.1 implementation timeline. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.
View this webinar, presented on October 30, 2020, to learn about the key changes included in ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Revision 02, released October 2020.
View this webinar, presented on November 12, 2020, to learn about the changes included in ENERGY STAR Revision 11, released Fall 2020. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.
