Energy Star Homes

EPA Energy Star® Version 2.5 Labeled Home for New Construction Residential Home

ENERGY STAR® is a combination of builder construction practices and wise homeowner decisions that include:

• House framing details to reduce air infiltration and leakage.
• High quality insulation installation to reduce heat losses.
• Using ENERGY STAR® labeled windows & doors.
• High efficiency heating, cooling and domestic hot water systems.
• Proper ventilation
• Selecting lighting and appliances that display the ENERGY STAR® label.

Home Energy Consultants, Inc. Services:

• Preliminary plan review utilizing REM/Rate residential energy analysis rating software. (Full set of construction drawings required.)
• HVAC and mechanical systems review—by telephone or e-mail—with project manager and/or other designated person(s). Manual J heat loss calculations are HVAC contractor’s responsibility (soon to be required).
• Site Visit to perform foundation inspection
• Site Visit to perform concurrent pre-insulation installation inspection and HVAC duct system leakage (if applicable) test.
• Site Visit to perform pre-drywall inspection of installed insulation.
• Site Visit to perform blower door test, combustion safety test and final duct leakage test.
• Administrative handling of required documentation to obtain ENERGY STAR® labeling and NYSERDA incentives (if applicable).
• Client is provided with the following completed documentation:
  • Home Energy Rating Certificate
  • Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist
  • Combustion Safety Testing Report.

Home Energy Consultants, Inc. makes the Energy Star® certification process seamless!

Home Energy Consultants, Inc. is a certified HERS Rater & NHAB Green Building Verifier that works with home builders to encourage and verify that new homes meet ENERGY STAR® & NHAB Green requirements and standards.