New York ENERGY STAR^® Homes

Are you building a new home in the near future? Build a New York ENERGY STAR home using proven technologies and advanced building practices that ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible.

More than one million ENERGY STAR qualified homes have been built in the United States with more than 20,000 in New York State.  Last year, families living in these homes saved more than $270 million on their utility bills, while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 370,000 vehicles according to ENERGY STAR.

Why Build an ENERGY STAR Home?

• Use Less Energy - New York ENERGY STAR homes use significantly less energy than conventionally built homes through energy-saving features including increased insulation, high-performance windows and doors, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, and energy-saving appliance and lighting.
• Performance Tested - Each home must pass a stringent evaluation, including a computer based energy analysis inspection and certification testing.  Only those meeting the high-efficiency guidelines are certified as New York ENERGY STAR homes.
• Built in all sizes and prices - No matter what style, size or price of house you want to build, it can be built to meet the New York ENERGY STAR standards.
• Safer, Healthier and More Comfortable - New York ENERGY STAR homes are warm in the winter, cool in the summer and free from uncomfortable drafts.
• Real Savings - New York ENERGY STAR homes are built to save energy so you save money.  Even if your initial investment is slightly higher, you'll see monthly savings thanks to lower energy use.

Get Started Today - It's Easy!

• Find a New York ENERGY STAR Builder near you.
• If you already have a builder, NYSERDA can give you and your builder all the necessary information needed to build a New York ENERGY STAR home.

Most New York State residents can participate in the New York ENERGY STAR Homes Program! See if you're eligible - it's easy!