What Is Energy Star?

1. ENERGY STAR
An Introduction

2. What is ENERGY STAR?

3. 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?

4. •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?

5. •Energy savings
–Environmental impacts
•Trustworthy performance
•Environmental leadership
What is ENERGY STAR?

6. Goal
What is ENERGY STAR?
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=

7. Goal
What is ENERGY STAR?
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

8. Goal
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

9. 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

10. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

11. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

12. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
High R-
Value Ins.
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

13. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Air BarriersAir BarriersAir Barriers
High R-
Value Ins.
Air Barriers
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

14. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Air Barriers
Insulation
Alignment
Air BarriersAir Barriers
High R-
Value Ins.
Air Barriers
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

15. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air BarriersAir Barriers
High R-
Value Ins.
Air Barriers
Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
Buyer:
Higher quality
More comfortable
Lower cost
=

16. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Air Sealing
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Sealing
Air BarriersAir 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
=

17. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Sealing
Air BarriersAir 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
=

18. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Sealing
Air BarriersAir 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
=

19. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Sealing
Air BarriersAir 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
=

20. Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Sealing
Air BarriersAir 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
=

21. Verification
Goal
Control Moisture FlowControl Air FlowHow
Bulk
What is ENERGY STAR?
Durable
Comfortable
Affordable
What
Control Thermal Flow
Driving
Forces
Fans ConductionConvectionRadiation Vapor
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Barriers
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
Low-E
Windows
Insulation
Alignment
Low-E
Windows
Air Sealing
Air BarriersAir 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
=

22. Effective
Insulation
High Performance
Windows
Efficient
HVAC
Third-party
Verification
Tight Construction
and Ducts
Efficient
Products
What is ENERGY STAR?

23. •Properly installed, high-quality insulation
–Reduces heat transfer
–Protects homes from moisture damage
What is ENERGY STAR?

24. •Properly installed, high-quality insulation
–Reduces heat transfer
–Protects homes from moisture damage
What is ENERGY STAR?

25. Improved
framing
Multiple
panes
Low-E glass
Gas fills
Warm edge
spacers
What is ENERGY STAR?
•High-performance windows

26. What is ENERGY STAR?
•Tight construction & ducts
–Reduces air & moisture infiltration
–Controls pressure, improves comfort

27. What is ENERGY STAR?
•Efficient, right-sized HVAC
–More efficient
–Proper dehumidification

28. What is ENERGY STAR?
•Efficient Products
–DHW
–HVAC or windows or 5+ lights/appliance

29. What is ENERGY STAR?
•Third-party verification