What is an
Energy Star Labeled Home?
Uses 30% Less Energy
Homes built in the 21st century will be
judged in large part by how well they
"perform" for their owners. For homeowners,
the top two performance indicators are
comfort and lower costs. A truly comfortable
home is warm in the winter, cool in the
summer, free from drafts, quiet, and
durable. And, at the same time, a home must
be economical. ENERGY STAR labeled homes
cost 30% less to heat and cool than
conventional new homes. That means big
savings every month, every year, you own the
home.
ENERGY STAR labeled homes are more
comfortable.
A well-insulated, tightly sealed home with
high-performance windows and a controlled
ventilation system performs up to the high
comfort standards that discriminating
homebuyers expect.
ENERGY STAR labeled homes are
performance-tested.
Each ENERGY STAR labeled home must pass a
computer-based energy analysis, inspections,
and testing. Only those homes that meet
high-efficiency guidelines are certified as
ENERGY STAR. While many builders claim to
build "energy-efficient" homes, only
builders of ENERGY STAR labeled homes can
prove it.
ENERGY STAR labeled homes are healthier.
Mechanical ventilation systems help ensure
good indoor air quality at all times. A
properly sealed duct system increases
comfort, reduces energy leaks, and minimizes
the risk of radon gas entering the house.
ENERGY STAR labeled homes are a quality
investment.
By investing in high-performance energy
features. ENERGY STAR labeled homeowners get
a more energy-efficient, comfortable, and
cost-effective home that produces a positive
cash flow for them each month. And ENERGY
STAR labeled homes often have a higher
resale value when it's time to sell.
ENERGY STAR®
Programs
One area where NYSBA REF has taken the lead in environmentally
friendly building is through its partnership
with the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA) to
promote the New York ENERGY STAR® Labeled Homes Program for new
construction and the Home Performance with
ENERGY STAR® Program for remodelers.
The Labeled Homes program provides
incentives to qualified builders to produce
homes that are more energy efficient and
provide greater comfort, durability, and
value while the Home Performance Program
provides similar incentives to certified
remodelers interested in upgrading homes to
include energy efficient heating, air
conditioning, insulation, windows, doors,
lighting and appliances.
ENERGY STAR® was introduced by the US
Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a
voluntary market-based partnership to reduce
air pollution through increased energy
efficiency. Today, with assistance from the
Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR® program offers businesses and
consumers energy-efficient solutions to save
energy, money and help protect the
environment for future generations. More
than 7,000 organizations have become ENERGY
STAR®
partners and are committed to improving the
energy efficiency of products, homes and
businesses.
If you are a builder, remodeler or consumer who would like
more information on ENERGY STAR®
Programs visit the following resources:
List of
Account Managers
www.getenergysmart.org
www.energystar.gov
www.nyserda.org
To download the necessary forms for the
2006/07 program year, please
click here. If you have previously
signed and submitted the EPA agreement, you
will not have to do this again. In order to
participate in the ENERGY STAR® Labeled Homes Program in the
2006/07 program year, you will have to sign
and submit TWO copies of the signature page
from the 2006/07 Addendum to the ENERGY STAR
Partnership Agreement. You will find the
address where to mail them on the bottom of
signature page of the addendum. FAXES ARE
NOT ACCEPTED.
If you need the latest versions of the
ENERGY STAR® incentive forms or more
information on any of the above listed
programs please contact Jean Self at
jself@nysba.com or Sally Romagna at
sromagna@nysba.com or at the number
below.
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