Energy Star

ENERGY STAR is a nationally recognized, voluntary program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient product, new homes, and buildings to consumers and businesses across the United States. Initiated by the EPA in 1992, ENERGY STAR is now a joint effort of the EPA and the US Department of Energy, with each agency taking responsibility for promoting the ENERGY STAR label in particular product categories. EPA is responsible for determining energy efficiency guidelines for ENERGY STAR qualified homes.

Home builders are eligible for a $2,000 tax credit for a new energy efficient home that achieves 50% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and supplements.

Commerical builders are may receive $.03-$1.80 per square foot, depending on the technology and amount of energy reduction based on the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008. more...

How does NTA work with contractors:

One of our Certified Home Energy Rating Specialists (HERS Rater) will perform an inspection of insulation, building envelope air tightness and duct work before interior coverings are installed. The HERS Rater will perform a final inspection, an air infiltration and duct leakage test once the home has been completed. Labeling & Certification Approval Audits performed by NTA, Inc. include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Energy Star Approval Test for:

• Whole House Air Leakage Testing Under Specified Air Pressure Difference
• Total Duct Air Leakage Testing Under Specified Air Pressure Difference
• Duct Air Leakage (to the Outside)
• Tesing Under Specified Air Pressure Difference
• Duct/House Leakage Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

ENERGY STAR® : Labeling Program for Manufactured Housing
ENERGY STAR® : Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Certification for Site-Built and Modular Residential Structures