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ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program

Residential new construction partners can access program requirements, resources, and training, or learn about the benefits of becoming an ENERGY STAR partner.

Homebuyers, find your new ENERGY STAR certified home or apartment. >>

What are the program requirements?

To earn ENERGY STAR certification, a new home or apartment must meet strict energy efficiency requirements established by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program. 

New! Program requirements for ENERGY STAR NextGen. >>

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Builders, developers, energy rating companies, utilities, and other energy efficiency program sponsors can all partner with ENERGY STAR; others such as real estate professionals and HVAC contractors can also participate.

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Find up-to-date technical information and browse available incentives for your next ENERGY STAR certified new home or apartment.

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ENERGY STAR NextGen

Explore a new opportunity to construct energy-efficient homes with leading-edge, advanced electric technologies.

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Awards & Recognition

Learn about awards and other recognition available for ENERGY STAR residential new construction partners.

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Weigh in on, and stay up to date around, changes to the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program.

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Learn about the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program

Two million homes—and counting! Learn about our impact nationwide, and our decades-long legacy of innovation in energy efficiency.

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