What is Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®?

The Environmental Protection Agency started the ENERGY STAR® program in 1992 to promote energy-efficient products nationwide, with the overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by power plants. In addition, the program has lessened the need for new power plants and helped consumers lower their energy bills. You probably first noticed the familiar blue Energy Star label on a home computer or maybe a home appliance. Now you can find that blue label, which ensures above-average energy efficiency, on more than 50 types of products — and maybe even on your home itself.

Much like your car, your house is an assimilation of systems that need to work in concert for the greatest efficiency. And like your car, these systems need to be tuned-up to operate correctly.

The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program uses a whole-house approach to improve energy efficiency and make a home more comfortable.

The contractor will evaluate your house as a whole — including the windows, insulation, ductwork, building envelope, heating and cooling systems, lighting and appliances — and identify improvements that can result in maximum energy efficiency. Making these upgrades or renovations will help lower utility bills, ensure uniform temperatures throughout the home, result in fewer drafts and provide enhanced ventilation and humidity control.

Any contractor who audits and upgrades your home through the ENERGY STAR® program will be well trained and accountable for her/his work. As a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® sponsor, CBPCA provides contractors with specialized training and conducts quality assurance inspections to ensure their work meets ENERGY STAR® standards.

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