Builders
The following information is provided for builders who are interested in participating in the Colorado
ENERGY STAR
® New Homes Program:
Benefits to the home builder and home buyer
For a summary of the numerous benefits of ENERGY STAR, visit the main
ENERGY STAR website by clicking here.
Common Concerns
We have compiled the most common concerns that builders have regarding partnering with Energy Star; cost-related, value-related and other. To view this concise 2-page document, "Common Builder Concerns About Partnering
with ENERGY STAR® and Solutions to Overcome Them," click here.
"So how much do I need to do?"
This is a comon question often accompanied by something like, "Tell me exactly how much insulation or the quality of windows I need for Energy Star." There is not an exact answer for this because if you are lacking in one category you may be able to make it up in another area of the home. You may find the IECC Compliance Guide for Homes in Colorado and its companion piece,
Table of IECC Building Envelope Requirements for Colorado very useful.
Minimum Requirements
To Qualify as ENERGY STAR, a home must meet the minimum requirements specified in the "ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes National Performance Path Requirements" a 2-page document and map, which you may see by clicking here.
Becoming an ENERGY STAR® Builder
This document outlines the steps in the 4 stages of growth, from "Becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner," "Constructing Your First ENERGY STAR Qualified Home," "Ongoing Integration with ENERGY STAR" and finally, "Becoming an ENERGY STAR Champion." To see this one-page document, click here.
Ready to Register?
By now, most of your questions have been answered. If you wish to become an ENERGY STAR partner, click here. During the registration process be sure to list Headwaters Energy or Chris Martin as your energy rater.
