Energy Star

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Energy Star Revised

New Version 3 rules went into effect January 1st and include new checklists for thermal enclosures and HVAC installation quality.
A Conversation With Sam Rashkin

As the head of Energy Star for Homes, Rashkin has been driving the performance criteria found in green building rating systems since 1993...
Bringing Water to the Forefront

Like most people, water conservation wasn’t on Mary Ann Dickinson’s radar 30 years ago. With her sights set on environmental protection...

Product Gallery

Solid Surfacing
DuPont. The Corian Terra collection of solid surfaces, made with recycled materials, now includes 33 colors; five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content as certified by SCS.
New + Notable
New products for green-built homes, including tankless water heaters, asthma and allergy-friendly paint, and a greywater system.
Low-VOC Finishes
Vermont Natural Coatings. The company’s low-VOC wood finishes were developed in collaboration with the University of Vermont using whey protein, a byproduct of the dairy industry.

Rubber Roofing Product
Designed to replicate the look of traditional North American slate, EuroLite Slate is a thin, light rubber roofing product made from 75% recycled materials.
Basement Insulation System
ArxxIt requires no additional vapor barrier and has embedded strips for easy attachment of interior finishes.
Acclimate air conditioners
Acclimate air conditioners are now available in 16 SEER/13 EER models with a new control board that communicates with all components in a home comfort system to provide maximum system efficiency.

Solid Surfacing
DuPont. The Corian Terra collection of solid surfaces, made with recycled materials, now includes 33 colors; five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content as certified by SCS.
Cypress Series Geothermal System
GeoStar. The Cypress Series geothermal system provides forced-air heating and cooling and hydronic heating for radiant floors and features a desuperheater option for supplemental hot water.
Tankless Water Heater

Futura Series Dishwasher
Miele. The Futura series of dishwashers exceed 2012 Energy Star requirements by 25% for water consumption, making them 35% more efficient than previous generations.
New + Notable
New products for green-built homes, including tankless water heaters, asthma and allergy-friendly paint, and a greywater system.
Programmable Thermostat
The Slimline Platinum thermostat provides control of both temperature and humidity levels.