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Certified New Homes 'Better is Better' Infographic
An infographic highlighting the main features and associated benefits of an ENERGY STAR certified home. Add the entire infographic to your organization's web site or, download and use individual sections of the infographic.
Certified New Homes - Heating and Cooling System Fact Sheet
This two-page, consumer-focused fact sheet describes the complete heating, ventilating and cooling system (HVAC) that is installed in every ENERGY STAR certified home. This complete HVAC system is designed and installed to optimize performance, lower utility bills, keep you more comfortable, and provide better moisture control, better indoor air quality, and quieter operation. During design and construction, ENERGY STAR builder partners must meet all of the requirements of EPA’s comprehensive HVAC Quality Installation inspections and work with trained and credentialed HVAC professionals.
Complete Water Management System Fact Sheet - ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes
This two-page, consumer-focused fact sheet describes the comprehensive package of water management practices and materials that help to protect an ENERGY STAR certified home from water damage and reduce the risk of indoor air quality problems. During construction, ENERGY STAR builder partners must meet EPA’s comprehensive water management requirements to prevent rain and moisture from building up in living areas, attics, basements, crawlspaces, or behind walls.
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes - Better is Better Booklet
Use this 16-page, four-color, consumer-focused brochure to tell homebuyers about the features and benefits of purchasing and owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home. Order free copies or, if you are an ENERGY STAR partner, co-brand a trifold version of the brochure via your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA).
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes - Web Banners and Buttons
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.
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Consumer Video - Better is Better (full length)
Embed this video in your website and in model homes to show homebuyers why ENERGY STAR certified homes are built better. This full length version (5 min 37 sec) includes testimonials from real ENERGY STAR home owners. A 1 min 40 sec. version without testimonials is also available. 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.
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Video - Better is Better (short version)
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.
ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes - Overview of Marketing Tools
A one-page summary of ENERGY STAR's free consumer marketing resources available to builders and other partners. Building and labeling ENERGY STAR certified homes is only the first step to being a successful ENERGY STAR builder partner. To extend the value of your partnership, educate prospective homebuyers about the features and benefits with this variety of no cost resources.
ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes Partner Locator
Utilize the Partner Locator Tool to find local builders, Raters, and program sponsor incentives related to ENERGY STAR certified new homes.
ENERGY STAR Homes - Key Resources for Partners
This one-page fact sheet highlights all marketing and technical resources available to partners of the ENERGY STAR Homes Program.
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