ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR - PowerHouse now offers energy star verifications for new homes.

What is ENERGY STAR for new homes?
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.

• Want to get more home for less money?
• Want a greater resale value?
• Want reduced home maintenance?
• Want a higher quality, more comfortable home?
• Want to reduce your impact on the environment?

It’s not just about energy. It is about actually getting the high performance home everyone expects and deserves.

Northwest ENERGY STAR:

The Northwest ENERGY STAR Home program encourages the construction of homes to ENERGY STAR standards designed specifically for the Northwest. The Northwest ENERGY STAR homes program is a four-state regional program operating in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.