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2019 Market Share map

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes Map

Last Updated: 
6-10-2020

This interactive U.S. map allows you to drill down to individual states to understand the market for site-built, single-family ENERGY STAR certified homes compared to all one-unit housing completions as reported by the U.S. Census. It also provides estimates for energy, utility bill, and CO2 emissions reductions from ENERGY STAR certified homes.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Raters,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing,
Program/Partner Updates
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Video - Better is Better (short version)

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Video - Better is Better (short version)

Last Updated: 
6-11-2020

Embed this video in your website and in model homes to show homebuyers why ENERGY STAR certified homes are built better. A full length version is also available that includes testimonials from real ENERGY STAR home owners. Download either low- or high-resolution video files via your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA). For embedding into your website we recommend linking to the video via YouTube.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Lenders,
Local Governments,
Real Estate Agents,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Consumer Marketing,
Financing,
Single Family/Low Rise Multifamily
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Home Builder Orientation Video

ENERGY STAR Home Builder Orientation Video

Last Updated: 
6-10-2020

This YouTube video highlights key requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program. Targeted for new and current home builder partners, builders will learn about the value and market advantage of the program in addition to the many resources available to them and the expectations and responsibilities of a trusted ENERGY STAR home builder partner.

Audience: 
Builders,
Community Developers
Resource type: 
Online Partnership Agreement (OPA),
Partner Program Requirements,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Partner Retention
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Home Builder Recruitment Video

ENERGY STAR Home Builder Recruitment Video

Last Updated: 
6-10-2020

In this four minute YouTube video we introduce home builders to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program. Builders learn about the value of ENERGY STAR certified homes and how partnering with ENERGY STAR gives home builders a market advantage.

Audience: 
Builders,
Community Developers
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Partner Program Requirements,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Partner Recruitment
Learn More >
How To Videos on ENERGY STAR Homes HVAC Requirements

ENERGY STAR Homes Requirements and Resources for HVAC Contractors

Last Updated: 
6-11-2020

For a home to be ENERGY STAR certified, several key commissioning tasks must be completed by a credentialed HVAC contractor. These requirements are contained in the HVAC Commissioning Checklist, and include checking the refrigerant charge, measuring the HVAC fan airflow, and a recommendation to test and balance the room-by-room airflows. Visit our HVAC Resources web page to watch short "how to" videos to help you complete these tasks.

Audience: 
Builders,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors
Resource type: 
Technical Requirements/Policy Record,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Learn More >
Fact Sheet - ENERGY STAR Resources for Affordable Housing

Fact Sheet - ENERGY STAR Tools and Resources for Affordable Housing

Last Updated: 
6-10-2020

This two-page fact sheet highlights ENERGY STAR's tools and resources that can be used by affordable housing stakeholders to improve energy efficiency. Greater energy efficiency helps improve resident comfort, reduce operating costs, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. For more information visit www.energystar.gov/affordablehousing.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Local Governments,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Affordable Housing,
Consumer Marketing,
Manufactured/Modular Housing,
Multifamily High Rise
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Web Button

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes - Web Banners and Buttons

Last Updated: 
6-11-2020

Select from a variety of web buttons and banners that can be easily uploaded to your Web site to promote your ENERGY STAR partnership and that allow you to easily link to the consumer side of the ENERGY STAR certified homes Web site at energystar.gov/newhomes.

These Web buttons and banners are accessed via partners' password protected My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA).

Audience: 
Builders,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
MESA,
Outreach/Marketing
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing,
Partner Recruitment,
Partner Retention
Learn More >
Sales Training Kit 2018 Participant Guide thumbnail

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Sales Training Kit

Last Updated: 
6-10-2020

Use this customizable training kit to prepare your sales staff to communicate the value of ENERGY STAR certified homes to perspective homebuyers. The kit comes with:

Audience: 
Builders,
Home Buyers
Resource type: 
MESA,
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing,
Partner Retention
Learn More >
The Ask About ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Promotional Mark

ENERGY STAR Marks

Last Updated: 
6-10-2020

Partners may use the ENERGY STAR marks to promote their support of the ENERGY STAR program, ENERGY STAR certified homes, and their partnership with ENERGY STAR. And of course, to signify homes that have been ENERGY STAR certified. All marks must be used in compliance with the ENERGY STAR Brand Book and are only available for download via partners' My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA).

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contractors,
Home Appraisers,
Home Builder Associations,
Home Buyers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Local Governments,
Real Estate Agents,
Renters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
MESA,
Outreach/Marketing,
Partner Program Requirements,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing
Learn More >
ENERGY STAR Homes - Key Resources for Partners

ENERGY STAR Homes - Key Resources for Partners

Last Updated: 
6-11-2020

This one-page fact sheet highlights all marketing and technical resources available to partners of the ENERGY STAR Homes Program.

Audience: 
Architects & Designers,
Builders,
Community Developers,
Home Energy Providers/Raters,
Utilities/Program Sponsors
Resource type: 
Outreach/Marketing,
Training/Education
Program Area: 
Consumer Marketing,
Partner Recruitment,
Partner Retention
Learn More >

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