Energy Star for Homes Certification: Save Money and Boost Value

Overview of Energy Star For Homes Certification

EnerQuality is the #1 certifier of energy efficient homes in Canada. Home certification & labeling, builder and supplier education & training, for ENERGY STAR & Net Zero.

ENERGY STAR ® certified homes feature energy -saving choices such as upgraded insulation, high-performance windows, air sealing and duct sealing and more efficient HVAC systems, which add both to occupant comfort and ongoing energy cost savings for the homeowner.

ENERGY STAR Certification

To earn the ENERGY STAR , a new home or apartment must undergo a rigorous process of third-party inspections and testing to verify that all applicable program requirements are met. For site-built homes and apartments, this verification is performed by an independent home energy rating company, and under the oversight of an EPA-recognized Home Certification Organization (HCO) or a Multifamily ...

The Energy Star Certified Homes program is EPA's third-party verified standard for residential energy efficiency. It's the most widely recognized green-building label in the US, with over 2.3 million certified homes since the program started in 1996 per EPA Energy Star Residential New Construction data, 2024.

ENERGY STAR Certification

Energy Star is a recognized residential energy efficiency program that helps homeowners and builders achieve higher-performing homes through improved building practices, energy modelling, and third-party verification. Energy Star certified homes are evaluated based on key performance factors including building envelope efficiency, airtightness, HVAC systems, and overall energy use. Green ...

ENERGY STAR certified homes are evaluated, inspected and labelled by a third-party energy advisor. The homes are also constructed by a builder who is dedicated to building to a higher energy -saving standard.

ENERGY STAR for New Homes

ENERGY STAR for New Home builders Become a licensed ENERGY STAR builder for new homes , learn the benefits of building an ENERGY STAR certified home , and find out how to get your license.

The ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) program requirements apply to site-built and modular detached Dwellings (e.g., single family homes and duplexes) and Townhouses. For details, see the Program Requirements documents below.

Energy Star Homes

They feature energy -saving measures, such as insulation upgrades, higher-performance windows, better draft proofing and more efficient heating, hot water and air conditioning systems, for increased savings and comfort. Since 2018, we have built over 1000 ENERGY STAR ® certified homes and continue to build all multi-residential units to this level.

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