The following program documents list the requirements for certification of single-family homes to the criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Efficient New Homes Program.
Single Family National Version 2, Rev. 4 and Single Family California Version 2, Rev. 3 are required for projects with permit dates on or after January 1, 2027. "Permit date" is defined within the program documents.
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family V2 Policy Record - 10.1.2026.pdf
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family Version 2 (Rev. 4) National Program Requirements.pdf
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family Version 2 (Rev. 4) National ERI Target Procedure.pdf
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family Version 2 (Rev. 4) National Rater Checklist.pdf
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family Version 2 (Rev. 4) PV-Ready Checklist.pdf
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family Version 2 (Rev. 3) California Program Requirements.pdf
DOE Efficient New Homes Single Family Version 2 (Rev. 3) California Rater Checklist_0.pdf
For more information, please visit: DOE Efficient New Homes or contact EfficientNewHomes@doe.gov.