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ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Video - Better is Better (short version)

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Video - Better is Better (short version)

Embed this video in your website and in model homes to show homebuyers why ENERGY STAR certified homes are built better. A full length version is also available that includes testimonials from real ENERGY STAR home owners. Download either low- or high-resolution video files via your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA). For embedding into your website we recommend linking to the video via YouTube.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Real Estate Agents,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Consumer Marketing,
Financing,
Single Family/Low Rise Multifamily
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Share Map

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Share Map

This interactive U.S. map allows you to drill down to individual states to understand the market for site-built, single-family ENERGY STAR certified homes compared to all one-unit housing completions as reported by the U.S. Census. It also provides estimates for energy, utility bill, and CO2 emissions reductions from ENERGY STAR certified homes.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Raters,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing,
Program/Partner Updates
Learn More >
The Ask About ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Promotional Mark

ENERGY STAR Marks

Partners may use the ENERGY STAR marks to promote their support of the ENERGY STAR program, ENERGY STAR certified homes, and their partnership with ENERGY STAR. And of course, to signify homes that have been ENERGY STAR certified. All marks must be used in compliance with the ENERGY STAR Brand Book and are only available for download via partners' My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA).

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Local Governments,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
MESA,
Outreach/Marketing,
Partner Program Requirements,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Consumer Video - Better is Better (full length)

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Consumer Video - Better is Better (full length)

Embed this video in your website and in model homes to show homebuyers why ENERGY STAR certified homes are built better. This full length version (5 min 45 sec) includes testimonials from real ENERGY STAR home owners. A 90 sec. version without testimonials is also available. Download either low- or high-resolution video files via your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA). For embedding into your website we recommend linking to the video via YouTube.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Raters,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
MESA,
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing
Learn More >
Using the ENERGY STAR Marks - A Quick Reference Guide for New Homes Partners

Using the ENERGY STAR for Homes Marks - A Quick Reference Guide for New Homes Partners

The purpose of this document is to provide clarification on how the ENERGY STAR marks should be used by partners participating in EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program. This document provides a partial list of guidelines and is intended to supplement, not replace, the ENERGY STAR Brand Book.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Raters,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3/3.1 (Rev. 08) HVAC Design Report

ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3/3.1 (Rev. 08) HVAC Design Report

This fillable PDF is the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Version 3/3.1 (Rev. 08) HVAC Design Report.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Raters
Resource type: 
Technical Requirements/Policy Record,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 Rater Design Review Checklist and Field Checklist for the Tropics

ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 Rater Design Review Checklist and Field Checklist for the Tropics

This document defines how to configure the ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 Reference Design Home and calculate the associated HERS Index value for homes located in the tropics (Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands).

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Raters
Resource type: 
Technical Requirements/Policy Record,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Learn More >
Page 1 of ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 HERS Index Target Procedure for the Tropics

ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 (Rev.08) HERS Index Target Procedure for the Tropics

This document defines how to configure the ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home and calculate the associated HERS Index value for homes located in Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Raters
Resource type: 
Partner Program Requirements,
Technical Requirements/Policy Record,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Learn More >
Page 1 of Regional ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 Requirements for the Tropics

ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 (Rev. 08) Program Requirements -Tropics (Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands)

For homes located in some U.S. states and territories, ENERGY STAR has developed region-specific Version 3 program requirements. This document defines the core efficiency specifications under Version 3 of the program for ENERGY STAR certified homes located in Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Energy Providers/Raters
Resource type: 
Technical Requirements/Policy Record,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes - Consumer Brochure

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes - Consumer Brochure

Use this 16-page, four-color, consumer-focused brochure to tell homebuyers about the features and benefits of purchasing and owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home. Order free copies or, if you are an ENERGY STAR partner, co-brand a trifold version of the brochure via your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA).

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Raters,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
MESA,
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing
Learn More >

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