Facts About ENERGY STAR Certified Homes:

  • $600 of annual savings in utility costs.
  • At least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).
  • 20 - 30% more efficient than standard homes.
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with global warming.
  • Through Energy Star, builders and other home industry professionals can differentiate themselves in the market.
  • May enable borrowers to take advantage of Energy Efficient Mortgages.

Efficient Home delivers complete ENERGY STAR certifications for homebuilders. ENERGY STAR highlights the quality of the home, conveying superior performance to potential customers, tenants, lenders, appraisers, and investors. The company is RESNET certified HERS raters.

Efficient Home services include:

  • Architectural Plan Review - Prior to construction, a review of plans generates a computer model to establish your home's HERS rating. These ratings are required to assure compliance with ENERGY STAR. We'll provide a list of options and alternatives for the builder to use to identify the most cost-effective method of obtaining compliance, or you may use the Builder Option Package.
  • Optional Production Team Training - While not complicated, many building envelope, insulation, and systems upgrades may be unfamiliar to site managers and crews. We provide field training and orientation to review construction techniques, field inspections, and the ENERGY STAR certification process.
  • Duct and Building Envelope Inspection - Prior to close in, we provide field inspections to help assure compliance. Duct testing is performed, and the ENERGY STAR Thermal Bypass Checklist is reviewed and completed. You can take any corrective actions when it's easy and cost effective.
  • Final Inspection - Upon construction completion, a final field inspection and blower door test is conducted. Building envelope and duct leakage is tested to assure building performance is in compliance. Once confirmed, ENERGY STAR certificates are produced.

Additional builder services include:

  • Infrared Thermography
  • Employee Training (sales, production, service)
  • Customer Complaint Assistance


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