ENERGY STAR New Homes

A Green Home Begins with ENERGY STAR Blue

The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) offers the Colorado ENERGY STAR New Homes Program. As a critical part of the state’s New Energy Economy, the GEO works closely with more than 50 local governments, community organizations, utilities, homebuilder associations, homebuilders and Home Energy Rating partners to support the statewide construction and testing of new energy efficient single family homes built to ENERGY STAR standards. The program aims to increase consumer awareness of energy efficiency options in residential new construction, and actively support all participating Colorado ENERGY STAR homebuilders. All certified new homes will receive the ENERGY STAR label to allow for simple identification by Colorado home buyers.

What is an ENERGY STAR New Home?

To earn the ENERGY STAR label, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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. The home’s actual energy performance must be certified by an independent Home Energy Rater who is responsible for conducting onsite testing and inspections of installed measures such as insulation, high performance windows, building envelope, duct systems, and efficient heating and cooling equipment.

The program is now accepting applications from partners interested in implementing the program in 2010. For more information visit the Partnership Opportunities section.

Please visit the Colorado ENERGY STAR New Homes website for additional information, including a rebate application for homebuilders.

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