ENERGY STAR

An Introduction

What is ENERGY STAR?

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the

EPA and the DOE helping us all save

money and protect the environment

through energy efficient products and

practices.

What is ENERGY STAR?

• What is ENERGY STAR for Homes?

• A voluntary label that:

– Defines energy efficiency

• Rigorous specification

• House-as-a-system approach

• At least 15% more efficient

• Third-party verification

– Helps builders sell energy-efficient homes

• Government-backed label

• Web site, marketing resources, awards

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Energy savings

– Environmental impacts

• Trustworthy performance

• Environmental leadership

What is ENERGY STAR?

Goal

What is ENERGY STAR?

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Goal

What is ENERGY STAR?

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

Control Thermal Flow

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

High R-

Value Ins.

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Air BarriersAir Barriers Air BarriersHigh R-

Value Ins.Air Barriers

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Air Barriers

Insulation

Alignment

Air Barriers Air BarriersHigh R-

Value Ins.Air Barriers

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air BarriersLow-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers Air BarriersHigh R-

Value Ins.Air Barriers

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Low-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Sealing

Air Barriers Air Barriers

Air Sealing

High R-

Value Ins.Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Low-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Sealing

Air Barriers Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

High R-

Value Ins.Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Low-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Sealing

Air Barriers Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

High R-

Value Ins.

Loads

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Low-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Sealing

Air Barriers Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

High R-

Value Ins.

Loads

Efficient

HVAC

Right-sizing

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Low-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Sealing

Air Barriers Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

High R-

Value Ins.

Loads

Efficient

HVAC

Efficient

Lighting/App

Efficient

Hot Water

Right-sizing

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Verification

Goal

Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow

Bulk

What is ENERGY STAR?

Durable

Comfortable

Affordable

What

Control Thermal Flow

Driving

ForcesFans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Low-E

Windows

Insulation

Alignment

Low-E

Windows

Air Sealing

Air Barriers Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

High R-

Value Ins.

Loads

Efficient

HVAC

Efficient

Lighting/App

Efficient

Hot Water

Right-sizing

Air Barriers

Air Sealing

Tight Ducts

Builder:

Less risk

Higher satisfaction

More differentiation=

Buyer:

Higher quality

More comfortable

Lower cost=

Effective

Insulation

High Performance

Windows

Efficient

HVAC

Third-party

Verification

Tight Construction

and Ducts

Efficient

Products

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Properly installed, high-quality insulation

– Reduces heat transfer

– Protects homes from moisture damage

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Properly installed, high-quality insulation

– Reduces heat transfer

– Protects homes from moisture damage

What is ENERGY STAR?

Improved

framing

Multiple

panes

Low-E glass

Gas fills

Warm edge

spacers

What is ENERGY STAR?

• High-performance windows

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Tight construction & ducts

– Reduces air & moisture infiltration

– Controls pressure, improves comfort

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Efficient, right-sized HVAC

– More efficient

– Proper dehumidification

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Efficient Products

– DHW

– HVAC or windows or 5+ lights/appliance

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Third-party verification