The Building America Solution Center supports a suite of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeling programs designed to aid construction of comfortable, healthy, durable, and energy efficient homes. Click below to find detailed guides to help you install and specify the measures in each program's checklists.
Zero Energy Ready Home
The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification identifies homes that have achieved exemplary levels of energy efficiency and performance, enabling them to offset all or most of their annual energy consumption with a modest sized renewable energy system.
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR New Homes are certified to meet standards designed to provide superior comfort and durability while delivering energy savings of up to 30% compared to typical new homes.
Indoor airPLUS
Indoor airPLUS builds on EPA’s ENERGY STAR requirements with additional construction specifications designed to help deliver comprehensive indoor air quality.
EPA WaterSense®
EPA’s WaterSense criteria encourage the use of water-saving plumbing, fixtures, appliances, and irrigation to reduce water consumption and help consumers save on water and energy utility bills.