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2024

August 20: New Technical Bulletin Using Microwaves to Meet ENERGY STAR Kitchen Exhaust Requirements (PDF, 3.69 MB)
July 31: Learn About the Multifamily New Construction Program on Aug. 13th (PDF, 393 KB)
July 30: ENERGY STAR QAQC Enhancements Finalized (PDF, 393 KB)
July 26: Immediate Action Required - CalCERTS to Suspend Operations on August 2, 2024 (PDF, 391 KB)
July 18: Launch of Stakeholder Comment Period for ENERGY STAR Revision Proposals (PDF, 394 KB)
July 10: Join the ENERGY STAR MFNC Workbook Tutorial July 22nd (PDF, 415 KB)
July 3: Webinar and Stakeholder Comment Period for ENERGY STAR Revision Proposals (PDF, 403 KB)
June 25: Level Up Your Partnership with ENERGY STAR NextGen! (PDF, 1.11 MB)
June 12: Webinar on Using ENERGY STAR Windows to Help Meet ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes, National v3.2 (PDF, 417 KB)
April 24: Latest ENERGY STAR Revision Now Available in the Caribbean and Pacific (PDF, 228 KB)
April 15: Announcing a Second Comment Period for ENERGY STAR QAQC Topics (PDF, 215 KB)
April 4: Clarifying the Applicability of ENERGY STAR National Version 3.2 (PDF, 218 KB)
April 3: OH, IL & VA ENERGY STAR v3.2 / v1.2 Implementation Dates Defined (PDF, 218 KB)
April 1: Please Review and Approve Your Q1 2024 ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS Homes and Apartments (PDF, 257 KB)
January 11: Updated Minimum Version Eligibility Tables for § 45L Credit (January 2024) (PDF, 288 KB)
January 2: Please Review and Approve Your Q4 2023 ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS Homes and Apartments in HOST (PDF, 258 KB)

2023

December 21: ENERGY STAR SFNH Rev. 13 and MFNC Rev. 04 Now Available (PDF, 260 KB)
December 21: Comment Period Extended to 02/09/2024 for ENERGY STAR QAQC Enhancements (PDF, 262 KB)
December 21: New ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Finalized for HI, GU, & NMI (PDF, 285 KB)
December 11: Comment Period for ENERGY STAR Quality Assurance and Quality Control Enhancements (PDF, 264 KB)
November 30: Comment Period for New ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for HI, GU, & NMI (PDF, 227 KB)
November 16: FL & MD ENERGY STAR v3.2 / v1.2 Implementation Dates Defined (PDF, 210 KB)
November 14: Schedule for the Transition to MFNC Version 1.1 Program Requirements (PDF, 212 KB)
November 13: ENERGY STAR NextGen Program Launch (PDF, 408 KB)
November 1: Sunset of EPA's ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes and All Townhomes (PDF, 271 KB)
October 26: Register Now! 2023 ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Partner Meeting Webinar Series (PDF, 336 KB)
September 28: Update on CT, NJ, OR, VT, & WA ENERGY STAR MFNC v1.2 Implementation Date (PDF, 209 KB)
September 28: Update on Implementation of ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes v3 Program Requirements (PDF, 257 KB)
September 28: Update on Implementation of ENERGY STAR California Program Requirements (PDF, 215 KB)
September 27: New IRS Guidance on § 45L New Energy Efficient Home Credit (PDF, 227 KB)
July 11: Proposed Sunset of Sampling for ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes and All Townhomes (PDF, 274 KB)
June 29: Please Review and Approve Your Q2 2023 ENERGY STAR Homes Before Aug 1 (PDF, 224 KB)
May 22: Extension of CT, NJ, OR, WA, & VT ENERGY STAR v3.2 and v1.2 implementation date to 01-01-2025 (PDF, 278 KB)
May 1: Release of ENERGY STAR California SFNH v3.4 / MFNC v1.4 and Revised Implementation Policy for All CA Versions (PDF, 275 KB)
May 1: Technical Bulletin: Pre-Drywall Inspection is Always Required (PDF, 669 KB)
April 26: CT, NJ, OR, WA, & VT ENERGY STAR v3.2 and v1.2 implementation date is 01-01-2024 (PDF, 280 KB)
April 13: Extension of ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes Version 3 Transition Period to January 1, 2024 (PDF, 270 KB)
April 11: U.S. DOE Releases Draft Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Version 2 Requirements for Public Comment (PDF, 580 KB)
March 31: ENERGY STAR Homes Q1 2023 Reporting Period Open Apr. 1 - 30 (PDF, 284 KB)
March 20: Mandatory Annual EEPS Partner Update – Due March 31 (PDF, 275 KB)
March 15: Comment Period Open Until Apr 12 for New ENERGY STAR Requirements for CA and Revised Implementation Policy for All CA Versions (PDF, 297 KB)
February 22: ENERGY STAR Home Advisor Tool To Be Sunset April 30th, 2023 (PDF, 283 KB)
February 6: ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS to Expire Temporary COVID Visual Verification Allowance on June 11, 2023 (PDF, 262 KB)
January 4: Q4 2022 ENERGY STAR Reporting Period Now Open Through Jan. 31st (PDF, 286 KB)

2022

December 20: Recent Policy Updates to the MFNC Program (PDF, 275 KB)
December 13: Release of ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes Version 3 (PDF, 271 KB)
October 20: FYI: Treasury and IRS Seek Comments on New Energy Tax Incentives (PDF, 179 KB)
October 6: Q3 2022 ENERGY STAR Reporting Open Through 10/31 (PDF, 304 KB)
October 4: ENERGY STAR SFNH Rev. 12 and MFNC Rev. 03 Now Available (PDF, 269 KB)
October 3: ENERGY STAR Home Certification Organization (HCO) Listing Update in California (PDF, 289 KB)
September 6: Fall Communications Toolkit Available! When your home's a star, it deserves the spotlight (PDF, 340 KB)
August 29: Sunset of EPA’s ENERGY STAR Label and Certificate Printing Tool (PDF, 378 KB)
August 22: Extended 45L Tax Credits include ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments (PDF, 284 KB)
August 1: Comment period for ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes proposed new program requirements open through 8/29 (PDF, 296 KB)
July 26: Recent Policy Updates to the MFNC Program (PDF, 282 KB)
July 21: The future starts here: Our new marketing materials webpage is now live (PDF, 506 KB)
July 7: New marketing materials for multifamily new construction are now available (PDF, 550 KB)
July 6: Q2 2022 ENERGY STAR Reporting Open Through 7/31 (PDF, 280 KB)
May 23: Thank You for Supporting the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program (PDF, 310 KB)
May 19: ENERGY STAR RESNET 2022 On-Demand Sessions Available (PDF, 274 KB)
May 18: ENERGY STAR Home Certification Organization (HCO) Update (PDF, 306 KB)
May 16: Release of ENERGY STAR National SFNH v3.2 / MFNC v1.2 and NextGen Program Requirements (PDF, 276 KB)
May 16: Release of ENERGY STAR California SFNH v3.3 / MFNC v1.3 and Extension of HCO Oversight to California (PDF, 275 KB)
May 5: Congratulations 2022 ENERGY STAR Award Winners! (PDF, 215 KB)
April 18: Comment period for proposed new ENERGY STAR program requirements for California open through May 2 (PDF, 312 KB)
April 7: Q1 2022 ENERGY STAR Reporting Open Through 4/30 (PDF, 366 KB)
April 6: Spring Communications Toolkit Available! Experience all the comfort of a home that's earned the ENERGY STAR (PDF, 351 KB)
March 21: 2nd comment period for ENERGY STAR v3.2/v1.2 (PDF, 361 KB)
March 7: Action Required by March 11 to maintain active ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Partnership (PDF, 516 KB)
February 8: Transition to ENERGY STAR SFNH v3.1 in 2023 and MFNC v1.1 in 2024 (PDF, 314 KB)
February 8: Virginia ENERGY STAR MFNC v1.1 Implementation date is 04/01/2023 (PDF, 374 KB)
February 7: Mandatory Annual Residential EEPS Partner Update - Due March 4 (PDF, 525 KB)
February 3: 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards - Date & Location Change (PDF, 140 KB)
January 24: HOST Updates Released! Q4 2021 ENERGY STAR Reporting Open Through 1/31 (PDF, 364 KB)
January 21: Maine ENERGY STAR Homes v3.1 & MFNC v1.1 implementation - approximately 9 months away! (PDF, 399 KB)
January 21: Georgia ENERGY STAR Homes v3.1 & MFNC v1.1 implementation - approximately 6 months away! (PDF, 307 KB)
January 21: Utah ENERGY STAR Homes v3.1 & MFNC v1.1 implementation - approximately 6 months away! (PDF, 354 KB)
January 21: New Mexico ENERGY STAR Homes v3.1 & MFNC v1.1 implementation - approximately 6 months away! (PDF, 363 KB)
January 6: Q4 2021 ENERGY STAR Reporting Open Through 1/31 (PDF, 345 KB)

This page contains program documents that were previously available for stakeholder feedback, along with stakeholder comments, EPA’s response to comments, finalized policy announcements, and associated materials, posted in reverse chronological order.

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) Revision 14 and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Revision 05
ENERGY STAR Certification System Quality Assurance and Quality Control Enhancements
ENERGY STAR Pacific Program Requirements: Single-Family New Homes Pacific Version 3.2 and Multifamily New Construction National Version 1.2
Sunset of Sampling for ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes and All Townhouses
ENERGY STAR California Program Requirements: Single-Family New Homes v3.4 and Multifamily New Construction v1.4 and Revised Implementation Policy for all California Versions
ENERGY STAR Manufactured New Homes National Program Requirements Version 3 (formerly labeled v2.1)
ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Requirements for California, SFNH Version 3.3 / MFNC Version 1.3 and Extension of HCO Oversight to California
ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Roadmap and Framework
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Caribbean Program Requirements Version 1
ENERGY STAR SFNH Caribbean Program Requirements Version 3
ENERGY STAR Manufactured New Homes National Program Requirements Version 2
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Program Requirements Version 1 / 1.1
ENERGY STAR SFNH Oregon and Washington Program Requirements Version 3.2
ENERGY STAR SFNH Washington Program Requirements Version 3.2
ENERGY STAR SFNH California Program Requirements Version 3.2
ENERGY STAR SFNH California Program Requirements Version 3.1
ENERGY STAR SFNH National Program Requirements Version 3.1
Gut Rehabilitation Alternative Compliance Pathways
ENERGY STAR SFNH Florida Program Requirements Version 3
ENERGY STAR SFNH Hawaii and Puerto Rico Program Requirements Version 3
ENERGY STAR SFNH California Program Requirements Version 3
ENERGY STAR SFNH National Program Requirements Version 3

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) Revision 14 and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Revision 05

Resources Available During First Comment Period (07/18/2024 - 08/15/2024)

Email Announcing Comment Period for Key Proposals for Next Revision of the ENERGY STAR SFNH and MFNC Programs (PDF, 168 KB)
SFNH Resources
- SFNH Stakeholder Feedback Form (WORD, 149 KB) - Stakeholders are directed to use this form to submit comments on the SFNH proposals no later than August 15, 2024.
- Webinar Slides on the Key Proposals for Revision 14 (PDF, 1.48 MB) – Slides from the webinar that the EPA held on July 17, 2024, to introduce the key proposals for Revision 14, explain the comment period process, and answer questions.
- Webinar Recording on the Key Proposals for Revision 14 – Recording of the webinar that EPA held on July 17, 2024.
MFNC Resources
- MFNC Stakeholder Feedback Form (WORD, 156 KB) - Stakeholders are directed to use this form to submit comments on the MFNC proposals no later than August 15, 2024.
- Webinar Slides on the Key Proposals for Revision 05 (PDF, 1.28 MB) – Slides from the webinar that the EPA held on July 17, 2024, to introduce the key proposals for Revision 05, explain the comment period process, and answer questions.
- Webinar Recording on the Key Proposals for Revision 05 – Recording of the webinar that EPA held on July 17, 2024.
- ASHRAE Path Fuel Neutral Approach Additional Feedback Documents:
  - Instructions to Calculate Fuel Neutral Savings (PDF, 1.86 MB) – Instructions for using the files below to calculate savings with proposed fuel neutral approach.
  - 90.1 Performance-based Compliance Form V4.1.xlsm (Excel, 4.85 MB) - Most recent DOE 90.1 Performance-based Compliance Form.
  - 90.1 Performance-based Compliance Form Companion Tool MFNC_ZERH Version 1 Draft (Excel, 4.51 MB) – Draft Tool that uses Compliance Form data to calculate savings using the proposed fuel neutral approach.
  - Building Efficiency Characteristics Form (WORD, 47 KB)

ENERGY STAR Certification System Quality Assurance and Quality Control Enhancements

Finalized Policy Announcement (07/30/24)

Email Announcing Finalized Policy (PDF, 183 KB)
ENERGY STAR Certification System (PDF, 560 KB)
REDLINE ENERGY STAR Certification System (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Stakeholder Comments and the EPA's Response to All Comment Periods (07/30/24)

Stakeholder Comments (PDF, 598 KB)
EPA Response to Comments (PDF, 654 KB)

Resources Available During Second Comment Period (04/15/2024 - 05/10/2024)

Email Announcing Second Comment Period for Proposed QAQC Enhancements (PDF, 439.47 KB)
Stakeholder Feedback Form (DOCX, 147.17 KB) - Stakeholders used this form to submit comments no later than May 10, 2024.
QAQC Enhancements - Companion Document for Second Comment Period (PDF, 270.4 KB)
Webinar on the Proposed QAQC Enhancements (PDF, 636 MB) - EPA held a webinar on April 23, 2024 on three specific topics related to its proposals to strengthen its quality assurance and quality control protocols.

Resources Available During First Comment Period (12/11/2023 - 02/09/2024*)

*Extended from original 01/19/2024 deadline. Note that this change is not reflected in the linked documents below.

Email Announcing Comment Period for Proposed QAQC Enhancements (PDF, 221 KB)
Email Announcing Extended Comment Period for Proposed QAQC Enhancements (PDF, 189 KB)
Stakeholder Feedback Form (WORD, 150 KB) - Stakeholders used this form to submit comments no later than February 9, 2024.
ENERGY STAR QAQC Enhancements - Companion Document (PDF, 153 KB)
Draft Redline ENERGY STAR Certification System (PDF, 906 KB)
Webinar on the Proposed QAQC Enhancements (PDF, 629 KB) - EPA held a webinar on December 11, 2023 to introduce the proposed QAQC enhancements; explain the comment period process; and answer questions.

ENERGY STAR Pacific Program Requirements: Single-Family New Homes Pacific Version 3.2 and Multifamily New Construction National Version 1.2

Finalized Policy Announcement (12/21/2023)

No stakeholder comments were received during the first comment period. EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 12/21/2023.

Email Announcing Finalized Policy (PDF, 192 KB)
Single-Family New Homes Pacific Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 214 KB)

Resources Available During First Comment Period (12/06/2023 – 12/15/2023)

Email Announcing Comment Period for Proposed Pacific Program Requirements (PDF, 246 KB)
Stakeholder Feedback Form (WORD, 149 KB) - Stakeholders used this form to submit comments no later than December 15, 2023.
Webinar on the Proposed Pacific Program Requirements (PDF, 1.6 MB) - EPA held a webinar on December 6, 2023 to introduce the proposed Pacific requirements; explain the comment period process; and answer questions.

Sunset of Sampling for ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes and All Townhouses

Finalized Policy Announcement (11/01/2023)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 11/01/2023.

Email Announcing Finalized Policy (PDF, 221 KB)

Stakeholder Comments and EPA's Response to First Comment Period (11/01/2023)

Stakeholder Comments (PDF, 1.29 MB)
EPA Response to Comments (PDF, 649 KB)

Resources Available During First Comment Period (07/11/2023 - 08/08/2023)

Email Announcing Comment Period for Proposed Sunset of Sampling (PDF, 273 KB)
Stakeholder Feedback Form (WORD, 145 KB) - Stakeholders used this form to submit comments no later than August 8, 2023.

ENERGY STAR California Program Requirements: Single-Family New Homes v3.4 and Multifamily New Construction v1.4 and Revised Implementation Policy for all California Versions

In response to California's more stringent 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, EPA proposed new versions of the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Requirements for California: Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) Version 3.4 and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Version 1.4. These new versions are intended to ensure that ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments will continue to offer meaningful savings relative to those that are not certified.

In addition, EPA proposed to revise its policy for determining which version of the program must be used to certify homes and apartments, to be based on a home’s or building’s permit date and the edition of code being enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The revised policy is contained within the draft program documents.

Finalized Policy Announcement (05/01/2023)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 05/01/2023.

SFNH CA Program Requirements, Version 3.4 (PDF, 406 KB)
MFNC CA Program Requirements, Version 1.4 (PDF, 242 KB)

Stakeholder Comments and EPA's Response to First Comment Period (05/01/2023)

Stakeholder Comments (PDF, 466 KB)
EPA Response to Comments (PDF, 461 KB)

Resources Available During First Comment Period (03/15/2023 – 04/12/2023)

Proposed CA Program Reqs.: Single-Family New Homes v3.4 and Multifamily New Construction v1.4 and Revised Implementation Policy Webinar (PDF, 3.1 MB). Presented on 05/01/2023. Contact energystarhomes@energystar.gov to receive a recording of the webinar.
Stakeholder Feedback Form (WORD, 151 KB) – Stakeholders used this form to submit comments no later than April 12, 2023.
Draft 1 SFNH CA Program Requirements, Version 3.4 (PDF, 211 KB)
SFNH CA Program Requirements, Version 3.3 (PDF, 215 KB) (only change is proposed revision to implementation policy)
SFNH CA Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 215 KB) (only change is proposed revision to implementation policy)
Draft 1 MFNC CA Program Requirements, Version 1.4 (PDF, 264 KB)
MFNC CA Program Requirements, Version 1.3 (PDF, 309 KB) (only change is proposed revision to implementation policy)
MFNC CA Program Requirements, Version 1.2 (PDF, 472 KB) (only change is proposed revision to implementation policy)

ENERGY STAR Manufactured New Homes National Program Requirements Version 3 (formerly labeled v2.1)

Finalized Policy Announcement (12/13/2022)

In August 2022, EPA solicited stakeholder feedback on a proposed new version of the ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes program requirements, which was initially referred to as Version 2.1 but was ultimately titled Version 3. EPA appreciated the variety of input received on these issues. All draft documents, stakeholder comments, and EPA's response can be found below.

EPA has finalized the new ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes Version 3 program requirements. Manufactured homes produced on or after May 31, 2023 must be certified using Version 3. The final Version 3 program requirements and further details on the implementation timeline are available on the ENERGY STAR program requirements web page.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (12/13/2022)

All comments received from partners and other stakeholders and EPA's Response to Stakeholder Feedback are now available.

Resources Available During Comment Period (08/01/2022 – 08/29/2022)

In response to the finalization of more stringent Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing, EPA proposed a new version of the ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes program requirements. This new version was intended to ensure that ENERGY STAR certified manufactured homes will continue to offer meaningful savings relative to those that are not certified.

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes Program Requirements, Version 2.1 (PDF, 179 KB)

EPA presented on this proposal on August 11. Review the slides below and contact energystarhomes@energystar.gov to receive a recording of these sessions.

Proposed ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes Version 2.1 Program Requirements (PDF, 1.2 MB) (8/11/22)

ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Requirements for California, Single-Family New Homes Version 3.3 / Multifamily New Construction Version 1.3 and Extension of Home Certification Organization (HCO) Oversight to California

Finalized Policy Announcement (05/09/2022)

In response to California's more stringent 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, EPA proposed new versions of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Program Requirements for California. In addition, EPA proposed to extend the Home Certification Organization (HCO) construct to cover homes and apartments certified in California.

1. EPA has finalized the new program requirements for California, called SFNH California Version 3.3 and MFNC California Version 1.3, with an implementation date of January 1, 2023.

Consistent with the Draft 1 proposal, the new program updates will maintain savings of at least 10% relative to California's more stringent 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The final requirements have been posted on the ENERGY STAR program requirements web page.

2. EPA has finalized the extension of the Home Certification Organization oversight structure to California, beginning with homes and apartments certified using SFNH California Version 3.3 and MFNC California Version 1.3.

Consistent with the Draft 1 proposal, EPA will require that raters work under the auspices of an HCO that has been recognized by EPA to operate in California when certifying homes and apartments to SFNH California Version 3.3 and MFNC California Version 1.3 (and later) using a dwelling unit modeling approach. EPA is actively working with oversight organizations in the state and nationally to ensure they are informed about the extension of the HCO requirement to California. Learn more about Home Certification Organizations.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (05/09/2022)

ES RNC California Stakeholder Feedback (4/18/2022 - 5/2/2022) (PDF, 2.8 MB)
EPA's Response to ES RNC California Stakeholder Feedback (4/18/2022 - 5/2/2022) (PDF, 182 KB)

Resources Available During Comment Period (04/18/2022 – 05/02/ 2022)

In response to California's more stringent 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, EPA proposed new versions of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Program Requirements for California. These new versions are intended to ensure that ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments will continue to offer meaningful savings relative to those that are not certified.

In addition, EPA proposed to extend the Home Certification Organization (HCO) construct to cover homes and apartments certified in California using a dwelling unit modeling approach. The requirement to certify through an HCO would be in effect for homes and apartments certified using the new California Program Requirements versions referenced above (SFNH v3.3 and MFNC v1.3). Organizations would be able to apply for HCO recognition at the national level, in California only, or both nationally and in California.

Draft California SFNH v3.3 / MFNC v1.3 and Extension of HCO Oversight to California documents for stakeholder feedback are available below.

EPA presented on these initiatives on April 18, 2022. Review the slides below and contact energystarhomes@energystar.gov to receive a recording of these sessions.

Proposed California Program Requirements: Single-Family New Homes (SFNH), v3.3, Multifamily New Construction (MFNC), v1.3 (04/18/2022) (PDF, 1.5 MB)

ENERGY STAR California SFNH v3.3 / MFNC v1.3 and Extension of HCO Oversight to California Documents

DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH California Program Requirements, Version 3.3 (PDF, 184 KB)
DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC California Program Requirements, Version 1.3 (PDF, 270 KB)
DRAFT REDLINE ENERGY STAR Certification System with California Extension (PDF, 512 KB)
DRAFT REDLINE ENERGY STAR Certification Protocol with California Extension (PDF, 199 KB

ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Roadmap and Framework

Finalized Policy Announcement (05/16/2022)

Since October 2021, EPA has engaged stakeholders on several important initiatives to advance the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program requirements.

1. EPA has finalized new program requirements, called Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) National v3.2 and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) National v1.2, for states that adopt the 2021 IECC or equivalent.

Consistent with the Draft 2 proposal, the new requirements will maintain savings of at least 10% while advancing the thermal backstop to 100% of the 2021 IECC UA value in January 2025. An interim backstop of 105% of the 2021 IECC UA value will be provided for homes and apartments permitted prior to this date.

The final ENERGY STAR ERI Target Procedures have been posted on the ENERGY STAR program requirements web page so that EPA can begin working with rating software providers to support these new versions. The remaining final documents, consistent with the Draft 2 proposal, will be released with the next Revision of the program, anticipated this Fall.

2. EPA has finalized the technical specifications for a new certification label that provides additional recognition for new homes & apartments that include efficient electric technologies and EV charging capability.

EPA is beginning work on developing program infrastructure, guidance materials/resources, training, and marketing materials to support a launch of the new program, called ENERGY STAR NextGen Homes and Apartments, in 2023. The technical specifications are now posted for reference purposes; however, homes and apartments may not be certified until the program is launched next year.

EPA’s Partial Response to First Comment Period (05/16/2022)

On May 16, 2022, EPA responded to the comments received during the first comment period on its third initiative regarding the introduction of the proposed new Next Generation program.

EPA's Response to ES RNC ENERGY STAR NextGen Stakeholder Feedback (10/18/2021 - 11/15/2021) (PDF, 286 KB

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response to Second Comment Period (05/01/2022)

Resources Available During Second Comment Period (03/21/2022 – 04/15/2022)

In October 2021, EPA released an ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Roadmap/Framework Document, which contained proposals for three important initiatives to advance and expand the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction programs.

While commenters provided feedback on a variety of issues related to the proposed new program requirements, the majority of comments received were related to the new proposed Thermal Backstop. EPA appreciates the variety of input received on this issue.

In response to stakeholders' feedback, EPA developed revised Draft 2 Single Family Version 3.2 and Multifamily Version 1.2 program requirements. The primary change contained in Draft 2 was that EPA revised the proposed thermal backstop in Draft 2 of the SFNH v3.2 and MFNC v1.2 program requirements. While the original proposal to align the thermal backstop with the 2021 IECC was retained, a transition period was added to allow homes and apartments permitted before January 1, 2025, to be certified with a total building thermal envelope UA that is less than or equal to 105% of the total UA resulting from the U-factors in the 2021 IECC.

The thermal backstop defines the minimum levels of insulation and window performance that a home or apartment must use and is designed to ensure that insulation and windows are not traded off for other efficiency measures to a degree that EPA believes would negatively impact performance and homebuyer comfort. EPA recognizes that some stakeholders have advocated for keeping the backstop at the 2021 IECC prescriptive levels, or an equivalent UA value, as originally proposed, while others support a less stringent backstop that would allow for more flexibility in tradeoffs of the envelope with other measures.

EPA notes that there is precedent for EPA setting the thermal backstop in alignment with the Reference Design, as it did when SFNH v3.0 and MFNC v1.0 were first introduced, as well as for setting the backstop at a lower level than the Reference Design, as it did for SFNH v3.1 and MFNC v1.1. In this case, EPA believes it is important to set a high bar for the insulation and window levels to ensure the long-term performance of certified homes and apartments as the program advances.

At the same time, EPA recognizes that increasing the thermal backstop from the 2009 IECC (as used in the prior versions) to the 2021 IECC is a significant advancement, and based on the feedback received, EPA believes that providing partners with additional time to prepare for such a change is warranted, particularly in the first states to have the new versions enforced.

As a result, EPA revised the proposed thermal backstop in Draft 2 as described above. This represents a significant immediate and long-term advance in the thermal backstop while providing partners and the market with a reasonable amount of time to develop solutions that achieve the full 2021 IECC enclosure levels.

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) National Version 3.2 Updated Documents

UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 218 KB)
UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 3 / 3.1 / 3.2 (PDF, 223 KB)
UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National ERI Target Procedure, Version 3.2 (PDF, 199 KB)

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) National Version 1.2 Updated Documents

UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Program Requirements, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 477 KB)
UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 343 KB)
UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Rater Field Checklist, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 576 KB)
UPDATED DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National ERI Target Procedure, Version 1.2 (PDF, 296 KB)

EPA also provided a redline track changes version of the revised proposal to allow stakeholders to easily identify all the updates that have been made in the revised draft.

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) National Version 3.2 Redline Documents

REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 273 KB)
REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 3 / 3.1 / 3.2 (PDF, 239 KB)
REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National ERI Target Procedure, Version 3.2 (PDF, 204 KB)

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) National Version 1.2 Redline Documents

REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Program Requirements, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 605 KB)
REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 363 KB)
REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Rater Field Checklist, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 590 KB)
REDLINE DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National ERI Target Procedure, Version 1.2 (PDF, 310 KB)

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Partial Response to First Comment Period (03/21/2022)

On March 21, 2022, EPA posted all comments received during the first comment period and responded to the comments received on its second initiative regarding the introduction of new versions of both the Single-Family New Homes and Multifamily New Construction program requirements, called SFNH National Version 3.2 and MFNC National Version 1.2, respectively.

Finalized Policy Announcement (12/14/2021)

On December 14, 2021, EPA announced the finalized policy for the first of its the three initiatives included in the Framework Document, with additional details provided in its February 2022 reminder:

1. Transition all states where ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) Version 3.0 is still in effect to Version 3.1. Similarly, this transition will move states currently subject to Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Version 1.0 to Version 1.1 and advance the baseline ASHRAE code in multifamily to ASHRAE 90.1-2010.

Single-Family: In states where Version 3.0 of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes National Program Requirements is still in effect, homes permitted on or after January 1, 2023 will be required to meet Version 3.1.
Multifamily: In states* where Version 1.0 of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction National Program Requirements is still in effect, buildings permitted on or after January 1, 2024 using the Prescriptive or ERI Paths will be required to meet Version 1.1; and those using the ASHRAE Path will be required to meet a performance target baseline of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 or later. (*Due to recent code updates, multifamily buildings in Virginia permitted on or after April 1, 2023, will be required to use Version 1.1 of the National ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program requirements.)

EPA also noted that it was continuing to review and evaluate comments received on its other two initiatives regarding the proposed Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) National Version 3.2 and Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) National Version 1.2 program requirements and the proposed new Next Generation program.

Resources Available During First Comment Period (10/18/2021 – 11/15/2021)

The Framework Document consists of three important proposed initiatives to advance and expand the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction programs to keep pace with advancing building codes, foster a clean energy economy, and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the residential sector. Through the document, EPA is proposing to:

2. Introduce new versions of both the Single-Family New Homes and Multifamily New Construction program requirements, called SFNH National Version 3.2 and MFNC National Version 1.2, respectively. These new versions will maintain the same program structure as Version 3.1 and Version 1.1 and are designed to achieve 10 percent savings relative to the 2021 IECC. The new requirements will only become mandatory in states that adopt the 2021 IECC or an equivalently stringent code.

3. Introduce a new advanced certification program, beyond the core ENERGY STAR program requirements, to provide additional recognition for the next generation of homes and apartments that incorporate efficient electric technologies such as heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction cooking, and electric vehicle charging capabilities.

EPA presented on these initiatives. Review the slides below and contact energystarhomes@energystar.gov to receive a recording of these sessions.

Raising the Bar: Advancing the Versions of ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Programs (09/27/2021)
ENERGY STAR: The Decade Ahead Starts Now (09/29/2021)
Q&A Session with EPA staff on the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Roadmap/Feedback Document (11/04/2021)

ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Roadmap and Framework Document

ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Roadmap and Framework Document (PDF, 957 KB)

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) National Version 3.2 Documents

DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 276 KB)
DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 3 / 3.1 / 3.2 (PDF, 225 KB)
DRAFT ENERGY STAR SFNH National ERI Target Procedure, Version 3.2 (PDF, 216 KB)

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) National Version 1.2 Documents

DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Program Requirements, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 601 KB)
DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 347 KB)
DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National Rater Field Checklist, Version 1 / 1.1 / 1.2 (PDF, 577 KB)
DRAFT ENERGY STAR MFNC National ERI Target Procedure, Version 1.2 (PDF, 295 KB)

ENERGY STAR New Certification Program Documents

DRAFT ENERGY STAR New Certification Program National Rater Field Checklist (PDF, 198 KB)

Stakeholder Feedback Comment Form

ES RNC Roadmap Stakeholder Comment Form - First Comment Period (10/18/2021 - 11/15/2021) (WORD, 156 KB)

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Caribbean Program Requirements Version 1

Finalized Policy Announcement (01/18/2021)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 01/18/2021.

Resources Available During Comment Period (08/13/2020 - 09/10/2020)

Draft MFNC Caribbean Program Requirements, Version 1 (PDF, 219 KB)
Draft MFNC Caribbean Rater Design Review Checklist, Version 1 (PDF, 239 KB)
Draft MFNC Caribbean Rater Field Checklist, Version 1 (PDF, 274 KB)
Draft MFNC Caribbean Program Requirements webinar (PDF, 1.7 MB) - EPA held a webinar on August 19, 2020 to provide the rationale for developing the MFNC Caribbean Program Requirements, provide an overview of the draft requirements, explain how stakeholders can provide comments, and answer initial questions.

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes (SFNH) Caribbean Program Requirements Version 3

Finalized Policy Announcement (10/29/2019)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 10/29/2019.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (10/22/2019)

EPA received comments from the following organizations and / or groups:

National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Feedback (PDF, 298 KB)
Government of Puerto Rico Department of Housing Feedback (PDF, 265 KB)
Venegas Construction Feedback (PDF, 149 KB)

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 267 KB) contains a summary of comments received, along with EPA's response to each point raised, and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (07/09/2019 – 08/09/2019)

Draft Caribbean Program Requirements, Version 3 (PDF, 150 KB)
Draft Caribbean and Pacific Rater Field Checklist (PDF, 178 KB)
Draft Caribbean and Pacific Rater Design Review Checklist (PDF, 167 KB)
Webinar on the Proposed Caribbean Program Requirements, Version 3 (PDF, 1.9 MB) – EPA held a webinar on July 15, 2019 to introduce the proposed Caribbean program requirements; inform stakeholders that the Tropics program requirements would be rebranded as the Pacific program requirements and be applicable to HI, GU, and NMI with no further changes; explain the comment period; and answer questions.

ENERGY STAR Manufactured New Homes National Program Requirements Version 2

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (07/01/2019)

EPA received comments from the following organizations and / or groups:

National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Prosperity Now Feedback (PDF, 184 KB)
Owens Corning Feedback (PDF, 50 KB)
Systems Building Research Alliance (SBRA) Feedback (PDF, 86 KB)

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 256 KB) contains a summary of comments received, along with EPA's response to each point raised, and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (05/28/2019 – 06/11/2019)

Draft Version 2 of the ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes program

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response to First Comment Period (05/28/2019)

EPA received comments from the following organizations and / or groups:

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments contains a summary of comments received, along with EPA's response to each point raised, and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During First Comment Period (04/04/2019 – 05/06/2019)

Draft Version 2 of the ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes program (PDF, 185 KB)
EPA received initial feedback during the comment period on the original draft Version 2 of the ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes program (PDF, 222 KB), and posted a revised version shortly after the start of the comment period.

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Program Requirements Version 1 / 1.1

Finalized Policy Posted (10/31/2018)

EPA posted the finalized program requirements on 10/31/2018.

EPA's Response to Third Comment Period (10/15/2018)

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments from Third Comment Period (PDF, 337 KB), This document contains a summary of comments received during the third comment period for the Multifamily New Construction Specification, which ended June 4, 2018. EPA's response to each new point raised and the resulting policy change, if any, are also included. Posted October 31, 2018.

Highlights to the Changes to the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program Documents since June 2018 (PDF, 102 KB), This document summarizes the most significant changes made to the requirements from the third comment period for the Multifamily New Construction Specification, which ended June 4, 2018. Posted October 31, 2018.

Redline version of the program documents based on changes from the June 2018 version, were posted October 31, 2018:

Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC Rater Design Review Checklist (PDF, 291 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC Rater Field Checklist (PDF, 800 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC HVAC Design Report (PDF, 522 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC HVAC Functional Testing Checklist (PDF, 150 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC Water Management System Requirements (PDF, 118 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC National Program Requirements (PDF, 271 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC Energy Rating Index Target Procedure Version 1 (PDF, 339 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR MFNC Energy Rating Index Target Procedure Version 1.1 (PDF, 324 KB)

Resources Available During Third Comment Period (06/04/2018 - 04/20/2018)

The draft checklists from March 2018 were revised based on stakeholder feedback received in the spring of 2018 and the updated version below, along with new program documents, were posted June 4, 2018.

Draft ENERGY STAR Rater Design Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 148 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR Rater Field Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 296 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR HVAC Design Report for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 282 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR HVAC Functional Testing Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 100 KB)
Draft Water Management Systems Requirements (PDF, 91 KB)
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Program Requirements (PDF, 187 KB)
ENERGY STAR Multifamily HERS Index Target Procedure 1.0 (PDF, 149 KB)
ENERGY STAR Multifamily HERS Index Target Procedure 1.1 (PDF, 139 KB)

Conceptual Draft Multifamily Workbook (EXCEL, 143 KB) EPA received multiple comments expressing that using PDF checklist were challenging for multifamily projects and a better method was needed to verify the Rater Design Review and Field checklist items across multiple dwelling units and comment spaces. The conceptual draft Multifamily Workbook provides an Excel version of the Rater Design Review and Rater Field checklists and additionally includes tracking information on testing and inspections. It also captures the energy efficiency measures.

This Excel spreadsheet will be used by MROs to review multifamily projects using the ASHRAE or Prescriptive Paths under the new specification. As specified in the MRO application amendment, MROs can create their own version of this spreadsheet or choose to accept the PDF checklists and other testing spreadsheets. For multifamily projects using the ERI Path this spreadsheet is an optional document and is not required. Note: This is a very early conceptual draft and the functionality is not all included. Some worksheets contain notes on what functionality will be implemented.

Highlights of the Changes to the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program Documents since March 2018 (PDF, 63 KB), This document summarizes the most significant changes made to the requirements from the March 2018 webinar and draft checklists.

Redline versions of the checklists based on changes from the March 2018 versions:

Draft ENERGY STAR Rater Design Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 159 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR Rater Field Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 312 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR HVAC Design Report for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 310 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR HVAC Functional Testing Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 120 KB)
Draft Multifamily Review Organization (MRO) Application V 1.1 (PDF, 202 KB), Posted for feedback June 2018. This application includes amendments to the current MRO Application, available on the MFHR Review Organizations page, based on initial feedback during the pilot and in order to allow MRO's to review ASHRAE and Prescriptive Path projects coming in through the new specification. This document includes the requirements for MRO reviews of projects going through the ASHRAE and Prescriptive Paths.

EPA's Response to Second Comment Period (06/04/2018)

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments from Second Comment Period (PDF, 302 KB), This document contains a summary of comments received during the second comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Second Comment Period (03/22/2018 - 04/20/2018)

These draft checklists were posted as a work in progress for discussion and stakeholder feedback in March 2018.

Draft ENERGY STAR Rater Checklists for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 341 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR HVAC Design Report for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 204 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR HVAC Functional Testing Checklist for Multifamily New Construction (PDF, 121 KB)
Changes to Earning the ENERGY STAR for Your Multifamily Project (PDF, 2.93 MB)

EPA's Response to First Comment Period (04/06/2018)

EPA received comments from the following organizations and / or groups:

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments from First Comment Period (PDF, 227 KB), This document contains a summary of comments received during the first comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any. This document does not respond to all comments received, but rather gives a summary of the most common feedback topics. Where feedback was received, but determined instead to be a clarifying question, those were summarized and addressed below.

EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Questions from the First Comment Period (PDF, 576 KB), This document contains a summary of clarifying questions received during the first comment period, along with EPA's response to each question.

Resources Available During First Comment Period (11/13/2017 - 12/15/2017)

Proposed Merged Low-Rise/High-Rise Multifamily Framework and Technical Requirements, A Two-Part Series (PDF, 8.38 MB)
EPA's Responses to Stakeholder and Partner Questions from November webinar series (PDF, 479 KB), This document contains a summary of questions received during the November webinars and EPA's response.

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) Oregon and Washington Program Requirements Version 3.2

Finalized Policy Announcement (05/17/2018)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 05/17/2018.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response

No stakeholder comments were received; therefore, EPA did not prepare a response.

Resources Available During Comment Period (03/28/2018 – 04/11/2018)

Version 3.2 Program Requirements for Washington have been developed in response to its 2015 state energy code. These program requirements were then extended to Oregon in response to Oregon’s 2017 state energy code. The purpose of these new Program Requirements for Oregon and Washington are to ensure that the ENERGY STAR certified homes program will continue to deliver meaningful savings relative to non-certified homes. There are two key components to the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program – an efficiency target and mandatory inspection checklists. In Version 3.2, the efficiency target has been made more stringent than in Version 3.1 of the National Program Requirements. However, the mandatory inspection checklists remain unchanged. These Version 3.2 Program Requirements were proposed to be applicable to all homes permitted in Washington on or after 07/01/2018, and in Oregon on or after 04/01/2019.

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Oregon and Washington Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 206 KB)

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) Washington Program Requirements Version 3.2

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (11/27/2017)

EPA received comments (PDF, 107KB) from partners and other stakeholders regarding the draft Washington v3.2 program requirements. The comments are listed alphabetically by organization name.
EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 225KB) This document contains a summary of comments received, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (10/16/2017 – 10/27/2017)

Version 3.2 Program Requirements for Washington have been developed in response to its 2015 state energy code. There are two key components to the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program – an efficiency target and mandatory inspection checklists. In Version 3.2, the efficiency target has been made more stringent than in Version 3.1 of the National Program Requirements. However, the mandatory inspection checklists remain unchanged. These Version 3.2 Program Requirements were proposed to be applicable to all homes permitted in Washington on or after 07/01/2018.

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Washington Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 204 KB)
Comment Form (WORD, 100 KB)
Webinar on the Proposed Washington State Version 3.2 Program Requirements (PDF, 786 KB)– EPA held a webinar on October 16, 2017 to introduce the proposed program requirements, explain the comment period, and answer questions.

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) California Program Requirements Version 3.2

Finalized Policy Announcement (12/08/2017)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 12/08/2017.

Resources Available During Comment Period (11/06/2017 – 11/17/2017)

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Certified Homes California Program Requirements, Version 3.2 (PDF, 135 KB)
Comment Form (WORD, 100 KB)

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) California Program Requirements Version 3.1

Finalized Policy Announcement (12/02/2015)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 12/02/2015.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (11/06/2015)

The draft Version 3.1 Program Documents for California were available for comment from 10/20/2015 through 11/06/2015. During this period EPA did not receive any comments.

Resources Available During Comment Period (10/20/2015 – 11/06/2015

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Certified Homes California Program Requirements, Version 3.1 (PDF, 136 KB)
Proposed ENERGY STAR Certified Homes: Version 3.1 For California (PDF, 728 KB) (10/27/15)

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) National Program Requirements Version 3.1

Finalized Policy Announcement (02/24/2014)

EPA announced the release of the finalized program requirements on 02/24/2014.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (02/24/2014)

EPA received comments (PDF, 598KB) from partners and other stakeholders regarding the draft National v3.1 program requirements. The comments are listed alphabetically by organization name. EPA separately received comments from CEE (3,585KB).
EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 306KB) This document contains a summary of comments received, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (11/20/2013 – 12/20/2013)

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Certified Homes National Program Requirements, Version 3.1 (PDF, 361 KB)

Gut Rehabilitation Alternative Compliance Pathways

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (12/31/2012)

EPA received comments (PDF, 337 KB) from partners and other stakeholders. The comments are listed alphabetically by organization name. Note: These were the proposed alternatives and not all alternatives were adopted. For the available alternatives, please see the most recent Policy Record found here: Recent Policy Changes and Clarifications.
EPAs Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 535 KB) — This document contains a summary of comments received during the gut rehabilitation comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (Ended 10/10/2012)

Proposed Alternative Compliance Pathways for Homes Undergoing a Gut Rehabilitation (576KB).

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) Florida Program Requirements Version 3

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (09/15/2011)

EPA received comments (PDF, 107KB) from partners and other stakeholders regarding the draft Florida v3 program requirements.
EPA’s Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 34KB) — This document contains a summary of comments received during the Florida comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (Ended 05/27/2011)

DRAFT ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Florida Program Requirements, Version 3 (PDF, 163 KB)

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) Hawaii and Puerto Rico Program Requirements Version 3

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (05/27/2012)

EPA’s Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 53KB) — This document contains a summary of comments received during the Puerto Rico comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (Ended 05/22/2011)

Version 3 Program Requirements for Hawaii and Puerto Rico (PDF 119 KB)
Version 3 Inspection Checklists for Hawaii and Puerto Rico (PDF 224 KB)
Version 3 HERS Index Target Procedure Hawaii and Puerto Rico (PDF 83 KB)

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) California Program Requirements Version 3

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response (09/15/2011)

Stakeholder Comments Received (PDF, 125 KB) — This document is a compilation of stakeholder comments received during the California comment period.
EPA’s Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments (PDF, 40 KB) — This document contains a summary of comments received during the California comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Comment Period (02/10/2021 -03/15/2011)

Version 3: California Stakeholder Presentation - February 2011 (2,881 KB)
Draft ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Program Requirements for CA, Version 3 (PDF, 103 KB) — This document contains a summary of comments received during the California comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) National Program Requirements Version 3

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response to Second Comment Period (04/08/2010)

EPA received comments (PDF, 789KB) from partners and other stakeholders. The comments are listed alphabetically by organization name.
EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments from Second Comment Period (PDF, 425KB). This document contains a summary of comments received during the second comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

Resources Available During Second Comment Period (11/16/2009 – 12/16/2009)

Executive Summary (PDF, 55KB). This summary explains the major changes made from the previous version.
Proposed Version 3 specifications (PDF, 126KB)
Checklists (PDF, 162KB)
ENERGY STAR Version 3 Energy Rating Index Target Procedure (PDF, 115KB). This document provides detailed instructions for determining the ENERGY STAR Energy Rating Index Target, the highest Energy Rating Index Index value that a home can achieve and still qualify under the performance path of the program.
Cost and Savings (PDF, 354KB). This document includes estimates of representative incremental costs and savings for the updated ENERGY STAR guidelines.

Stakeholder Comments and EPA’s Response to First Comment Period (11/16/2009)

EPA received comments (PDF, 1.65MB) from partners and other stakeholders. The comments are listed alphabetically by organization name.
EPA's Response to Stakeholder and Partner Comments from First Comment Period (PDF, 479KB)*. This document contains a summary of comments received during the first comment period, along with EPA's response to each point raised and the resulting policy change, if any.

*Recommendations to use a "full-fuel-cycle" methodology for the proposed guidelines were expressed by both the National Propane Gas Association and the American Gas Association. In EPA's response to comments, these concerns were inadvertently attributed to only the National Propane Gas Association.

EPA's Response to RESNET Comments (PDF, 75KB). In the summer of 2009, RESNET submitted feedback to EPA regarding the proposed changes. EPA reviewed this document and has prepared a detailed response to the concerns in this document.

Resources Available During First Comment Period (05/01/2009 – 07/10/2009)

Proposed Version 3 specifications (PDF, 582KB)
Checklists (PDF, 162KB)
ENERGY STAR Version 3 FAQ (PDF, 39KB) — Frequently asked questions about ENERGY STAR Version 3.
ENERGY STAR Version 3 Fact Sheet (PDF, 138KB) — Summary of ENERGY STAR Version 3 and rationale behind the proposed changes to the ENERGY STAR certified homes specifications.
ENERGY STAR Homes: The Road Ahead — Presentation on the evolution of ENERGY STAR for Homes and the value of the new guidelines. At this time, the streaming modules are unavailable. You can view the presentation in five PDF files:
- Outline & Introduction (PDF, 178KB)
- Compliance Options (PDF, 243KB)
- Mandatory Requirements (PDF, 450KB)
- Checklists (PDF, 1.9MB)
- The Road Ahead (PDF, 368KB)
Technical background (PDF, 242KB) — Additional details about the rationale behind, benefits of, and estimated savings for ENERGY STAR Version 3.
ENERGY STAR Version 3 Reference Design Definition (PDF, 288KB) — Compares the parameters of the Energy Rating Reference Home, rated homes, and the ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home.
Economic impacts (PDF, 340KB) — Estimates of representative incremental costs and savings for ENERGY STAR Version 3 and a comparison to incremental costs for the current guidelines.
Notes from the EPA Q&A sessions (PDF, 280KB) — Notes from the Q&A sessions held to answer questions about the proposed ENERGY STAR Version 3 guidelines.

Documents on this page are provided for reference and have either been superseded by a more recent document or have been deprecated and, therefore, are no longer applicable. Please find current program documents on the Program Requirements webpage.

Use of older Versions and Revisions is typically limited to homes and buildings with a permit date (or, for manufactured homes, a production date) prior to a specified date. Consult the Implementation Timeline table to assess whether a home or apartment is still eligible to be certified a Version or Revision on this page. For questions or more information, contact us at energystarhomes@energystar.gov.