High-Performance Home Certifications

Choose from the programs below to find building science guidance to help you achieve these voluntary certifications. The Building America Solution Center supports a suite of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary labeling programs to help U.S. home builders deliver the highest level of cost effectiveness, durability, comfort, health, and energy savings for American home buyers.

DOE Efficient New Homes

The DOE Efficient New Homes program represents a whole new level of performance with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding levels of energy savings, comfort, health, and durability.

Single Family Multifamily
ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR New Homes are certified to meet requirements designed to provide superior comfort and durability while delivering better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes and apartments.

Single Family Multifamily
Indoor AirPlus

Indoor AirPlus builds on EPA’s ENERGY STAR requirements with additional construction specifications designed to help deliver comprehensive indoor air quality.

Guidance
EPA WaterSense

EPA’s WaterSense criteria encourage the use of water-saving fixtures, appliances, irrigation, and overall system design to reduce water consumption and help consumers save on water and energy utility bills.

Guidance