How to Become an ENERGY STAR Builder Partner

1. How to Become an ENERGY STAR Builder Partner

2. The ENERGY STAR Builder Advantage Market Differentiation and Recognition Enhanced Customer Satisfaction Increased Revenue Program Flexibility 2

3. Understand Program Requirements Each ENERGY STAR certified home is independently verified to be at least 15% more energy efficient than a home built to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and includes additional measures that deliver a total energy efficiency improvement of up to 30% compared to a typical new home. A full list of program requirements is listed at www.energystar.gov/newhomesguidelines. 3

4. Work with a Rater • Builders must work with a Home Energy Rater to gain the ENERGY STAR certification. A list of raters is available at www.energystar.gov/partnerlocator. • Ratersprovide: • Third party verification • Quality assurance • Raters are trained to: • Evaluate construction techniques • Take key measurements • Perform inspections 4

5. Work with a Credentialed HVAC Contractor Builders must work with a credentialed HVAC contractor to gain the ENERGY STAR certification. A builder’s current HVAC contractor can go through the credentialing process, or the builder can search for credentialed contractors in their area. Visit www.energystar.gov/newhomeshvac for more information. 4

6. Complete a Partnership Agreement ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Builder Partnership Agreement terms: • Affix an ENERGY STAR label and provide a certificatefor all certified homes. • Adhere to ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines for proper use of the ENERGY STAR name and logo. • Build at least one certified home per year to maintain an active partnership. • Acknowledge that inactive partners may not use the ENERGY STAR logo and must promptly remove the logo from all marketing and point-of-sale materials. To view the full terms and disclaimers of your ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement, visit www.energystar.gov/HomesPA. 5

7. Take the Orientation Training • Complete the short online orientation at www.energystar.gov/mesa. • Only one person from each builder organization must complete the orientation. 6

8. Build Your First ENERGY STAR Certified Home The ENERGY STAR Building Process • Design and planning • Verify eligibility • Check Benchmark Home size • Select energy efficiency measures • Review Inspection Checklists • Construction • Build and verify the home • Sales and Marketing • Consumer Brochure • Fact Sheets • Sales and Marketing Webinar Training Design and Planning Construction Sales and Marketing 7

9. Market and Sell the Certified Homes • Marketing materials are available at: www.energystar.gov/newhomesmarketing • Obtain training for your staff: www.energystar.gov/newhomeseducation 8

10. Thank you! • To get started, find a home energy rater at www.energystar.gov/partnerlocator. • Have your HVAC contractor become credentialed or find a credentialed contractor at www.energystar.gov/newhomehvac. • If you’ve already spoken with a rater, sign a Partnership Agreement at www.energystar.gov/HomesPA. • Take the Orientation Training at www.energystar.gov/MESA. • Questions? Email us at energystarhomes@energystar.gov. 9