Marketing Resources for Partners

Marketing resourcesBuilding ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments is only the first step for partners. As an ENERGY STAR partner, you have access to a variety of resources at no cost that will help educate homebuyers and residents of the value of ENERGY STAR, and set your company apart.

Marketing Tools

ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes Overview Flyer (web & print)*

Display this full-color flyer in model homes and sales centers or distribute to prospective homebuyers as a take-away. This overview flyer provides a high-level summary of all the features and benefits of certified homes.

ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes Technical Flyer & Tri-fold Brochure (web & print)*

Display this full-color flyer in model homes and sales centers or distribute to prospective homebuyers as a take-away. This technical flyer provides more detail about the high-value energy efficient features found in certified homes, along with a QR code that homebuyers can use to learn more. Co-brandable tri-fold version available.

Seasonal Partner Communications Toolkit*

Access updated, ready-to-print, co-brandable materials for display in model homes and sales centers, inclusive and diverse imagery, and a variety of digital assets for use on your websites and social media accounts. The Toolkit will be updated regularly each spring/fall season.

Digital Assets*

  • ENERGY STAR certified house graphic - A stand-alone version of the ENERGY STAR certified house graphic for use on your website or other materials;
  • Postcards - A set of postcards that you can customize with your logo and brand assets for mailing to consumers or to display in model homes; and
  • Digital Ads - A set of royalty-free, bilingual, digital display ads for use on social media or partner web sites.

Homebuyer Videos
These four videos show homebuyers why ENERGY STAR certified homes are built better from the ground up. Play the full length (1 min. 33 sec.) video or a clip ranging from 18 seconds, 22 seconds, or 30 seconds on your website and in model homes or other venues. 

View the videos from ENERGY STAR’s YouTube channel or download low- or high-resolution video files via your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA).

Sales Training Kit*
Use this customizable training kit to prepare your sales staff to communicate the value of ENERGY STAR to perspective homebuyers.

ENERGY STAR Marks*
Promote your partnership by using the familiar ENERGY STAR marks. For specific applications of each mark, please refer to the ENERGY STAR Brand Book and quick reference guide (PDF, 2.57 MB)

Infographic
Embed this infographic on your website to educate consumers about the many benefits and savings associated with ENERGY STAR certified homes. Individual sections of the infographic are available for download here.

Fact Sheets
Educate homebuyers about the many energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR certified homes.

Tips and Maintenance Guide for New ENERGY STAR Homeowners (PDF, 922 KB)
Provide this document to homeowners so they know how to maintain their new ENERGY STAR certified home. Co-brandable version available.

Brochure for ENERGY STAR Certified Manufactured Homes (PDF, 1.4 MB)  For use by certified manufactured home plants to promote their ENERGY STAR certified manufactured homes.

Brochure for ENERGY STAR Certified Manufactured Homes (Spanish) (PDF, 4.4 MB)  A Spanish language brochure for use by certified manufactured home plants to promote their ENERGY STAR certified manufactured homes.

Additional Co-brandable Marketing Materials

Certified Apartments Brochure & Insert*
Partners may use the co-brandable, tri-fold brochure and insert to help residents understand the big message behind the little label: better is better.

Tips and Maintenance Guide for New ENERGY STAR Homeowners*
Provide this document to homeowners so they know how to maintain their new ENERGY STAR certified home.

Roll-up Banners*
Add your company logo to three stand-alone banners that promote ENERGY STAR certified homes to consumers, HVAC contractors, and home builders. These banners are designed for venues such as trade shows, conferences, and open houses.

Yard Sign Templates*
Create yard signs promoting ENERGY STAR certified homes and featuring your logo and contact information.

Promotional Opportunities

Partner Locator
Make your company's information easily accessible to thousands of homebuyers by adding a link to your website on the Partner Locator found on the ENERGY STAR Web site. Learn how.

100% Builder Commitment
Commit to building 100% of your homes to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines and earn special recognition with the 100% icon on the Partner Locator.

Recognition and Awards
Receive recognition from ENERGY STAR through annual Partner of the Year and Certified Homes Market Leader awards.

ENERGY STAR Linking Opportunities
Promote your participation in the ENERGY STAR program by displaying a link to the ENERGY STAR web site on your company's own web site. Make use of sample text, web buttons, and banners.

Multifamily New Construction Building Plaque*
Buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR through EPA’s ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program can promote their commitment to energy efficiency to residents, employees, and the community. Program participants are eligible to order an aluminum building plaque to promote the building’s energy-efficient construction.

Multifamily Plaque Templates*
Partners may use these plaques on projects that have earned the ENERGY STAR label to promote their accomplishment and participation with ENERGY STAR.

Designed to Earn Mark*
If the project has earned the Designed to Earn Mark, you may use these marks for their approved design.

Social Media

ENERGY STAR Homes on Twitter
Follow @ENERGYSTAR and @ENERGYSTARHomes on Twitter for energy savings tips, ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program updates, and to engage with other program partners.

ENERGY STAR on Facebook
Like the ENERGY STAR Facebook page to stay connected with the program and engage with other companies, organizations, and individuals interested in energy efficiency on a page that is viewed by thousands of Facebook users every day.

Additional Resources

Key Resources to Remember (PDF, 372 KB)
Find additional web resources for partners.

*Only available via partners’ My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA)