ENERGY STAR Webinars
To register, click on the corresponding date and time below and complete the registration form.
| Title | Date & Time | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Program Updates for Energy Rating Providers | October 6, 2020 at 3:00PM ET | The transition to EPA's ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program is fast approaching. As the designated agents for EPA-approved Home Certification Organizations (HCOs) (e.g., RESNET), Energy Rating Providers are responsible for various reporting and quality assurance aspects in the ENERGY STAR Residential new Construction program. In addition to the same functions performed for the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program, Energy Rating Providers will be responsible for reviewing MFNC ERI path projects for Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR designation and issuing building level certificates to projects upon request. Join this webinar to learn more about these new roles as well as the MFNC QA checklist. |
| Introduction to ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction | October 14, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | EPA launched the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program in early 2019 to better serve the multifamily sector. The program features technical requirements from the Certified Home and MFHR programs, allows three options to achieving the Performance Target (ERI, ASHRAE 90.1, Prescriptive), and adopted the Certified Homes checklist-style for program documents. This webinar provides an overview of program requirements, the certification process, building eligibility, and the transition timeline. Multifamily buildings permitted prior to July 1, 2021 may continue to certify through the MFHR or Certified Homes program, based on the eligibility requirements of those programs. Projects that will be certified through the MFHR program must submit their MFHR Project Application to a Multifamily Review Organization (MRO) before January 1, 2021. |
|
ENERGY STAR: The Year in Review/ The Year Ahead 
|
October 28, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | Join us as we kick off the 2020 ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Partner Meeting Webinar Series. This session will provide updates on the program’s key initiatives and successes over the past year and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for the remainder of 2020, 2021, and beyond. |
|
ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Revision 02
|
October 30, 2020 at 1:00PM ET |
Join this session to learn about the key changes included in ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Revision 02, being released this fall. This webinar is geared toward ENERGY STAR stakeholders that have already attended our prior introductory-level webinars about the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program and are familiar with the overall certification process and program requirements. As a reminder, While the ENERGY STAR MFNC program has been available for all multifamily projects since early 2019, multifamily projects with three or more units must certify under MFNC if permitted on or after July 1, 2021. Multifamily projects permitted prior to July 1, 2021, may continue to certify through the MFHR or Certified Homes program, based on the eligibility requirements of those programs. |
|
HVAC Grading and Standard 310
|
November 5, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | HVAC grading is finally here! Learn how the new ACCA/RESNET standard for grading HVAC design and installation integrates with ENERGY STAR, offers new opportunities for HERS points, streamlines the certification process, and provides an opportunity to bring builders back to the program. |
|
Indoor airPLUS Version 2
|
November 10, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | If you've been building ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments, but you're interested in going further in marketing healthier, high-performance homes, now is a great time to step up to earn EPA's Indoor airPLUS label. Join this session to hear how EPA's voluntary partnership programs and thoughtful indoor air quality improvements can help reshapre your marketing approach at a pivotal time for homebuyers and tenants. EPA representatives will outline many of the newly proposed Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Construction Specifications and how you can provide feedback to EPA on the draft "V2" program requirements. |
|
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Revision 11
|
November 12, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | Learn about the changes included in ENERGY STAR Revision 11, released this fall. |
|
ES Marketing & Communications Update
|
November 17, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | Over the last several months, EPA has been talking to partners about their experience selling ENERGY STAR and energy efficiency to consumers. This webinar will provide an overview of what EPA has learned from our conversations and how we’re planning to support you to engage homebuyers about the features and benefits of ENERGY STAR certified homes throughout all stages of the homebuying process. You’ll also get a sneak peek at our plans to celebrate the ENERGY STAR program’s 2 million home milestone. |
|
WaterSense Labeled Homes Version 2.0
|
November 19, 2020 at 1:00PM ET | The WaterSense labeled homes program is designed to encourage the construction and purchase of water-efficient, high-performing homes. In 2020, EPA is rolling out Version 2.0 of the WaterSense labeled homes program. Version 2.0 minimizes mandatory requirements and transitions to a more performance-based efficiency requirement. EPA aims for these changes to remove many of the technical and administrative barriers many builders have encountered in building WaterSense labeled homes. WaterSense labeled homes Version 2.0 will increase flexibility, adapt to changes in the building industry, and expand the reach of the program so that a broader range of builders and professionals can participate. |
Recordings of ENERGY STAR Webinars are also available.