ENERGY STAR New Homes: Single-Family

Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.

Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide describing oil-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide describing design and installation considerations for combined space and water heating systems using a tankless on-demand water heater, a hydronic heating coil and air handler, and optional cooling coil.

Guide describing best practices for testing and commissioning heat pump systems using smart tools during and after installation.

Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.

Guide describing ductless heat pump systems used for single-room or whole-house heating and cooling.

Guide describing ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps including an overview of technology and guidance on compliance and installation.

Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.

This guide describes evaporative cooling technologies which can be used to cool homes in dry climates.