ENERGY STAR New Homes
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, GEO is working 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. Follow the links in the section guide above to learn more about how GEO can assist you through this program.
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. Additional ENERGY STAR home information can be found at www.energystar.gov/homes
Current Program Sponsors
GEO is currently partnering with the following organizations to implement this program at the local level throughout Colorado:
- Boulder County
Program Sponsors: City of Boulder, Boulder County, City of Longmont
303-441-1964
- Chaffee County
Program Sponsors: Chaffee County Government, Town of Poncha Springs, City of Salida, Town of Buena Vista, Sangre DeCristo Electric, Headwaters Energy & Finance, First Colorado Land Office, Chaffee County HBA, South Main Development, Coureguex Development
www.chaffeecounty.org
719-530-5565
- City and County of Denver
Program Sponsors: Smart Energy Living Alliance, City & County of Denver, Greenprint Denver
303-216-2026
- Douglas County
Program Sponsors: Town of Parker, Smart Energy Living Alliance
303-841-1970
- Eagle County
Program Sponsors: Eagle County, Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, Town of Vail
970-328-8734
- Grand Mesa
Program Sponsors: Housing Resources of Western Colorado, Frostbusters & Coolth Co., Mesa County, City of Grand Junction
970-241-2871
- Mt. Crested Butte
Program Sponsors: Town of Mt. Crested Butte
www.mtcrestedbuttecolorado.us
970-349-6632
- Northern Colorado
Program Sponsors: Fort Collins Utilities, City of Fort Collins, Platte River Power Authority, City of Greeley, Larimer County Town of Berthoud, Poudre Valley REA, Town of Severance, United Power, Xcel Energy, Town of Windsor
970-221-6719
- Pikes Peak – CSU Builder Incentive Program
Program Sponsors: Colorado Spring Utilities, Pikes Peak Area Homebuilders
www.pikespeakenergystar.com
www.csu.org/business/rebates/page15963.html
719-668-4627
303-459-7462
- Roaring Fork Valley
Program Sponsors: City of Aspen, Town of Basalt, Town of Carbondale, City of Rifle, City of Glenwood Springs, Town of New Castle, Pitkin County, Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)
970-319-3939
- San Miguel County
Program Sponsors: The New Community Coalition, San Miguel County, Town of Telluride, Town of Mountain Village
www.newcommunitycoalition.org/governor.html
970-728-1340
- Steamboat Springs
Program Sponsors: City of Steamboat Springs
bkeenan@steamboatsprings.net
970-871-8260
- Summit County
Program Sponsors: High County Conservation Center, Summit County, Town of Frisco, Town of Breckenridge
www.highcountryconservation.org/sgbp_programs.htm
970-668-5703
What if the program isn't being offered in my area?
If you don't see your area on this list, contact your local elected officials and ask them to contact your GEO Regional Representative about the ENERGY STAR New Homes program.
GEO's Regional Representatives are:
