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Celebrating 20 Years of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

It was 20 years ago that ENERGY STAR began labeling entire homes built to provide superior energy efficiency. Since then, millions of Americans have made the simple choice to live in an ENERGY STAR certified home. Learn more about how these homes have helped homeowners save money and protect our climate, and help us celebrate this important milestone!

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SEE WHY WE'RE CELEBRATING

  • Celebrate 20 Years
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Celebrate 20 Years
of Building Memories
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes: 20 Years of Building Milestones
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better from the Ground Up
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Why Better is Better
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes: Better is Better. (Full Length Version)

ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS

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    CELEBRATE WITH US!

    Share a photo of your ENERGY STAR certified home on Facebook and tag @ENERGY STAR to be included in our our 20th Anniversary album.

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    EPA ENERGY STAR HOMES: THE BEST CHOICE FOR SAVINGS ON ENERGY BILLS AND PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

    Read about the benefits of ENERGY STAR certified homes in this Huffington Post blog post by Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.

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    POWERFUL PERFORMANCE: 6 ENERGY STAR HOMES THAT ROCK

    Check out a slideshow of six ENERGY STAR certified homes that look great while saving energy and money.

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    FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

    Learn about what you can do to fight climate change at home in this Green Living Guy blog post.

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    HOMES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

    Learn about ENERGY STAR certified homes in this blog post in The Stylish Nest.

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