Energy Star Certification
Foard Panels Commonly Exceed Energy Star Standards for Insulation
Take these steps to qualify for Energy Star Rebates
- Tell your builder you want your new home to be Energy Star qualified.
- Have the builder’s plans reviewed and, if necessary, revised by a Home Energy Rater in your state.
Energy Raters in New England
Vermont: Efficiency Vermont , 1-888-921-5990
New Hampshire: GDS Associates, 603.656.0336
Maine: Horizon Residential Energy Services, 207-221-3221
Massachusetts: ICF International, 800-628-8413
Connecticut: Competitive Resources, Selma Kamal, 203-294-9677 X107
New York: Building Performance Contract Association, 800-213-2922
PA, MD, DE, NJ: Comfort Home Program, 717-581-8848
All Other States Find an Energy Rater at: www.natresnet.org
Ensure Your Home Qualifies,
Incorporate These Energy Savings Features
- Better insulation and reduced air leaks (Foard Panels will deliver these)
- Energy Star qualified heating and cooling system
- Sealed ducts that are all inside the home envelope
- Energy Star qualified windows appropriate for the climate zone
- Upgraded water-heating equipment
- Energy Star qualified appliances and lighting fixtures
Benefits of Building an Energy Star Home
- Lower utility bills which lower home ownership costs
- Improve comfort by ensuring consistent temperatures throughout the house
- Reduce drafts, moisture, pollution and noise
- Improve durability
- Reduce greenhouse gases (a home that uses less energy pollutes less)