3. 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.
4. 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
5. What is ENERGY STAR?
• Energy savings
– Environmental impacts
• Trustworthy performance
• Environmental leadership
6. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder:
Less risk
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
=
7. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= = More comfortable
Lower cost
8. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
9. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
10. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
11. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
12. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R-
Value Ins.
13. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R-
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
Value Ins.
14. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R-
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
Value Ins.
Insulation Insulation
Alignment Alignment
15. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Alignment Alignment
Low-E Low-E
Windows Windows
16. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Air Sealing Air Sealing Air Sealing
Alignment Alignment
Low-E Low-E
Windows Windows
Air Sealing
17. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Air Sealing Air Sealing Air Sealing
Alignment Alignment
Low-E Low-E
Tight Ducts Tight Ducts
Windows Windows
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
18. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Loads Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Air Sealing Air Sealing Air Sealing
Alignment Alignment
Low-E Low-E
Tight Ducts Tight Ducts
Windows Windows
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
19. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Loads Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
Efficient High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
HVAC Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Right-sizing Air Sealing Air Sealing Air Sealing
Alignment Alignment
Low-E Low-E
Tight Ducts Tight Ducts
Windows Windows
Air Sealing
Tight Ducts
20. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Loads Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
Efficient High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
HVAC Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Right-sizing Air Sealing Air Sealing Air Sealing
Alignment Alignment
Efficient Low-E Low-E
Tight Ducts Tight Ducts
Lighting/App Windows Windows
Efficient Air Sealing
Hot Water
Tight Ducts
21. What is ENERGY STAR?
Goal Builder: Durable Buyer:
Less risk Higher quality
Higher satisfaction
More differentiation
= Comfortable
Affordable = More comfortable
Lower cost
How Control Air Flow Control Thermal Flow Control Moisture Flow
Driving
Loads Fans Conduction Convection Radiation Vapor Bulk
Forces
What
Efficient High R- Low-E
Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers Air Barriers
HVAC Value Ins. Windows
Insulation Insulation
Right-sizing Air Sealing Air Sealing Air Sealing
Alignment Alignment
Efficient Low-E Low-E
Tight Ducts Tight Ducts
Lighting/App Windows Windows
Efficient Air Sealing
Hot Water
Tight Ducts Verification
22. What is ENERGY STAR?
Effective High Performance Tight Construction
Insulation Windows and Ducts
Efficient Efficient Third-party
HVAC Products Verification
23. What is ENERGY STAR?
• Properly installed, high-quality insulation
– Reduces heat transfer
– Protects homes from moisture damage
24. What is ENERGY STAR?
• Properly installed, high-quality insulation
– Reduces heat transfer
– Protects homes from moisture damage
25. What is ENERGY STAR?
• High-performance windows
Improved
framing Low-E glass
Gas fills
Multiple
Warm edge
panes
spacers
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
