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.

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links to Home Requirements for Single Family homes

Single Family Homes

links to New Homes Requirements for Multifamily homes

Multifamily Buildings

links to New Homes Requirements for Manufactured Homes

Manufactured Homes

ENERGY STAR NextGen Program Requirements

A new opportunity to construct homes that are both energy efficient and include leading-edge, advanced electric technologies.

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Stakeholder Feedback

Learn more about ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program initiatives available for stakeholder comment, and see an archive of past feedback submitted to the EPA.

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Tax credits for builders

Earn tax credits of up to $2,500 for building ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments.

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