More Homes Receiving the Energy Star Label
The energy-efficiency program certified 17 percent of new homes built in the United States last year.
July 8, 2009
From EERE Network News
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More than 100,000 Energy Star-certified homes were built in the United States in 2008. The nation’s now 940,000 Energy Star-certified homes save more than $250 million on utility bills annually.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported last week that nearly 17 percent of all single-family homes built in the United States in 2008 earned the Energy Star label, up from 12 percent in 2007.
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Home builders and home buyers are continuing to invest in high-performing homes that save consumers money on their utility bills and help protect the environment. Market share for Energy Star-qualified homes was 20 percent or greater in 15 states in 2008, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Vermont.
To earn the Energy Star label, homes must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the EPA. Typically these include energy-saving features such as effective insulation, high-performance windows, airtight living spaces and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and Energy Star-qualified lights and appliances. See the list of features of Energy Star-qualified homes.
