Energy Star residential new construction program requirements

Minnesota at a glance , ERI and Prescriptive path

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Eligibility

The requirements on this tab apply to the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program, launched in 2019. This program is available for all attached residential new construction, except two-family dwellings. Visit the Multifamily New Construction Building Eligibility page to determine if your building's units are eligible. Townhouses must use the ERI path.

Program Requirements

Program documents reflect Revision 03. Find details in the Policy Record. Historical documents can be found in the Archives.

Program Requirements

National Program Requirements Version 1.1 (PDF, 353 KB)

Mandatory Measures

Applicable to Track A & B:

MFNC Rater Design Review Checklist (PDF, 72 KB)

MFNC Rater Field Checklist (PDF, 72 KB)

MFNC HVAC Functional Testing Checklist (PDF, 407 KB)

MFNC Water Management System Requirements (PDF, 216 KB)

Only Applicable to Track A – HVAC Grading:

MFNC HVAC Design Supplement – Dwellings & Units (PDF, 350 KB)

MFNC HVAC Design Supplement – Common Spaces & Central Systems (PDF, 97 KB)

Only Applicable to Track B – HVAC Testing:

MFNC HVAC Design Report (PDF, 557 KB)

Supporting Documents

Verification Files

MFNC HVAC Design Report Excel Tool (EXCEL, 188 KB)

MFNC HVAC Functional Testing Checklist Excel Tool (EXCEL, 384 KB)

Multifamily Workbook (EXCEL, 1.3 MB)

Photo Documentation Guidance (PDF, 79 KB)

Example Documents

Multifamily Workbook Example (EXCEL, 1.4 MB)

MFNC HVAC Design Report Example (PDF, 96 KB)

MFNC HVAC Design Report Excel Tool Example (EXCEL, 190 KB)

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

Multifamily buildings in Minnesota must be certified using the National Program Requirements Version 1.1 (PDF, 353 KB) if permitted on or after 07/01/2021.  For certification requirements prior to this date, view the implementation timeline table.