How do I know if my home is ENERGY STAR certified?
Implementation timelines applicable prior to this date can be obtained by contacting [email protected]. To determine the program Version and Revision that a home is required to be certified under, identify the location and permit date of the home below.
What are the ENERGY STAR requirements?
Specifically, to be eligible for ENERGY STAR certification, a building must earn an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher on EPA’s 1 – 100 scale, indicating that it performs better than at least 75 percent of similar buildings nationwide.
What makes a house LEED certified?
LEED-certified homes are designed to provide clean indoor air and ample natural light and to use safe building materials to ensure our comfort and good health. Health: LEED homes are designed to maximize indoor fresh air and minimize exposure to airborne toxins and pollutants, making it healthier and more comfortable.
What is ENERGY STAR qualified mean?
Products that are ENERGY STAR® qualified are equivalent to or better than standard products, with one important difference: they use less energy. To learn the ENERGY STAR® rating, products must meet strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Energy.
Can residential homes be LEED-certified?
LEED-certified homes are designed to provide clean indoor air and ample natural light and to use safe building materials to ensure our comfort and good health. On average, certified homes use 20 to 30 percent less energy than non-green homes, with some homes saving up to 60 percent.
When do manufactured homes need to be certified for Energy Star?
Note that manufactured homes produced prior to June 1, 2020 are permitted to be certified under either Version 1 or Version 2 of the program requirements. EPA allows existing homes to earn the ENERGY STAR when all requirements of the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program are met.
How does a home have to be Energy Star compliant?
Compliance with ENERGY STAR requirements for each home must be verified both in the plant and at the site following procedures that are established by a QAP. These procedures must address home compliance both in the plant and at the site as follows: In–Plant Inspection and Verification Procedures.
Who is responsible for the Energy Star certification process?
The plant certification process as well as oversight and enforcement of all quality assurance requirements related to designing, producing, and installing ENERGY STAR certified modular homes is the responsibility of a Quality Assurance Provider (QAP).
How does site testing work for Energy Star?
Site testing follows a sampling protocol, reflecting the fact that the manufacturing plant has been certified and has demonstrated the ability to consistently produce homes that comply with ENERGY STAR requirements.