Energy Star-Rated Homes

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Energy Star Rated Homes

Have you ever heard the expression “saving money is making money”? If someone offered to put hundreds of dollars a year in your pocket would that interest you? In this paper, we will discuss how it is possible to not only put money back in your pocket each year but also how you can do your part to make our environment a healthier and more environmentally friendly place. This is all made possible by owning an Energy Star Rated Home (ESRH). My goal is to bring to light the overall benefits associated with owning an ESRH for the homeowner as well as the environment. To achieve this goal, I will define Energy Star, give a brief description of the history of the program, discuss the requirements that must be met to qualify …show more content…

Hoffman, inventor of the Green Programs at EPA. The program was intended to be part of a series of voluntary programs, such as Green Lights and Methane Programs that would demonstrate the potential for profit in reducing energy consumption and green house gases by power Plants (“History”. ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web.) The program started primarily with computers and printing products but quickly lead to many other products including residential appliances and heating and cooling systems. As of 2006, more than 40,000 Energy Star products were available (“2006 Annual Report: Energy Star and other Climate Protection Partnerships”. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency N.P. Web. Sept …show more content…

A Complete Water Management System - A comprehensive package of best building practices and materials protects walls and foundations from water damage, protects roofs and reduces the risk of indoor air quality problems. Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances – Certified Energy Star appliances, lighting and fans are commonly installed throughout the home. This not only reduces monthly utility bills but also provides high-quality performance (“How New Homes Earn the Label”. ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web). Once these homes are built a third-party verification by a certified Home Energy Rater is required before the home is signed off on to ensure it meets the guidelines. The homes energy rating is an analysis of a home’s energy efficiency, as per the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) (“Hers-Index”. Resnet. N.p., n.d.

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