Program Design Resources

Most energy efficiency program sponsors leverage ENERGY STAR offerings in one or more program areas. In addition to taking advantage of the highly recognized brand, energy performance criteria, and partner network, the ENERGY STAR partnership fosters collaboration to inform program design best practices. 

Many of the most effective energy efficiency programs in the country, including the ENERGY STAR program, use tenets of market transformation to design, implement, and refine their offerings based on changing market conditions. Learn more about program design strategies through the links below:

Residential

• ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade
• Distributor-focused midstream programs for HVAC and water heating
• Smart Thermostat Best Practices Guide
• New Construction
• Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
• ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation (ESVI) Pilot Program 
• The ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform
• Quick Reference Guide for Promoting ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Commercial

• Whole building performance 
• Midstream programs for food service equipment 

Cross-Cutting

• ​ENERGY STAR® Resources for State and Tribal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Programs
• Inclusive Utility Investment
• ENERGY STAR® Information to Assist Energy Efficiency Program/TRM Planning

Grid-Side

• Distribution transformers