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Energy Star for New Homes
Energy Star for New Homes
The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) http://www.colorado.gov/energy/ offers the Colorado ENERGY STAR New Homes Program. As a critical part of the state’s New Energy Economy, GEO is working closely with more than 50 local governments, community organizations, utilities, homebuilder associations, homebuilders and Home Energy Rating partners to support the statewide construction and testing of new energy efficient single family homes built to ENERGY STAR standards. The program aims to increase consumer awareness of energy efficiency options in residential new construction, and actively support all participating Colorado ENERGY STAR homebuilders. All certified new homes will receive the ENERGY STAR label to allow for simple identification by Colorado home buyers.
What is an ENERGY STAR New Home?
To earn the ENERGY STAR label, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. The home’s actual energy performance must be certified by an independent Home Energy Rater who is responsible for conducting onsite testing and inspections of installed measures such as insulation, high performance windows, building envelope, duct systems, and efficient heating and cooling equipment. Additional ENERGY STAR home information can be found at www.energystar.gov/homes
See first hand what goes into making an ENERGY STAR home!
Wednesday, October 7th 1:00-4:00 pm
Centennial Hall - Citizen's Meeting Room
Must RSVP - Space is Limited
Please see attached flyer for more details.
Energy Star Home Builders in the Steamboat Springs area:
Alpha Management Corporation 970-846-4870
Amaron-Folkestad General Contractors 970-879-9598 www.AmaronBuilders.com
Cole Greenwood Construction 970-846-1180
Fox Construction, Inc. 970-879-7529 http://www.fox-construction.com/
Green-way Builders, LLC 970-736-8486
Middle Cog Builders 970-846-4472
Peak Construction, Inc. 970-819-1786
For more information please contact:
Bob Keenan
Senior Planner
City of Steamboat Springs, CO
bkeenan@steamboatsprings.net
970-871-8260