Energy Star Homes Video
Contact Clean Air Counts Office for this Homebuyer information.

Energy Star for New Homes�What are Energy Star Labeled New Homes?
A good amount of information about the program. Links to What is an Estar Home, How Can Energy Star Help Your Business, How to Participate, etc. Links to lots of useful materials such as fact sheets about ventilation, air sealing, etc., sample ads by other builders.

Homebuilder Kit
U.S. EPA Energy Star Homes File  Kit includes introduction letter, sample MOU, and 6 fact sheets (Why parter w/EPA, Improve your sales, Differentiate your home, etc.). Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Wisconsin Energy Star Homes Reference Manual Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation File
Wisconsin has built upon the national Estar Homes program and created its own Wisconsin Estar Homes program. The program is stricter - it has specific building standards and guidelines, and the HERS raters have a greater involvement. It's a good model for other states or municipalities to consider. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Wisconsin Energy Star Homes
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation document on Energy Star Homes. Similar material to the reference manual.

Welcome to Your Energy Star Mortgage Kit U.S. EPA Energy Star Homes File
For early adopters who do home mortgages. Includes introduction letter, sample MOU, and fact sheets about the Energy Star Mortgage (What is it, why become a mortgage partners, how to become a partner, etc.). Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Building Sealing and Ventilation
Good article written by Green Seal for the Energy Star Homes Program.  Discusses the reason for sealing & ventilation and its criteria for recommending caulks and fans.  Recommendation of specific products and includes data on how well the product met the criteria.  Includes VOC data for caulks.

Discover Ducts
Good article written by Green Seal for the Energy Star Homes Program.  Discusses the reason for sealing, recommended sealing methods, and its criteria for recommending mastic and tape products.  Recommendation of specific products and includes data on how well the product met the criteria

Windows
Energy Star information on energy efficient windows.  Discusses window basics, window construction/components, window terms, & how to select the right window.  Includes tables of recommended windows for various conditions.

Roofing - Keeping Cool Topside
Good article written by Green Seal for the Energy Star Homes Program.  Discusses roof basics, costs and benefits of cool roofs, & how to select the right roofing materials.  Includes tables of recommended roofing material (metal, clay, radiant barriers, membranes, etc.)

DuPont Tyvek Weatherization Systems
Booklet on using Tyvek Weatherization Systems to protect your home against moisture, water, air filtration and increase energy savings. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for to get this brochure.

Improving the efficiency of your duct system
U.S. Department of Energy booklet to help you understand the problems that affect duct systems and how you can save money, improve comfort, and protect health by improving the system. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

How to Participate as a Builder
This is a subsection within the U. S. EPA Energy Star Homes main page listed above.  Gives the builder details about what it means to participate.  Describes the local home energy rater versus Builder Option Package (BOP):  two ways the builders can meet the energy efficiency criteria of the program.

Home Insulated Against High Energy Costs
Article about an Estar home being built in IN.  Says a bit about the extra cost & resulting savings of the energy efficient features. Please contact Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Pennsylvania's New Energy Conservation Code
Building Codes Assistance Project article discusses Pennsylvania's adoption of a "Uniform Construction Code" and how the Code will be implemented and enforced.

Building A Better Mousetrap
An example of Building America's strategies for building energy efficient homes. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Energy Value Housing Awards 2001.
Examples of homes recognized for using energy efficiency in home design, construction, and marketing. Please contact the Clean Air Counts for a copy.

Builder (Magazine)
Article on the "New American Home", a house built in Atlanta using energy efficient technologies. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Build Comfort into Your New Home. IL DCCA File (92 page color booklet. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.

Differences between the 1995 CABO Model Energy Code and 1998 ICC International Energy Conservation Code
U.S. DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's in-depth comparison of the 2 codes (22 pages).

Status of State Energy Codes
Building Codes Assistance Project  article that gives the status of adoption for model energy codes for residential and commercial applications for all 50 states.

State Adoption of EPAct-Compliant Residential Energy Codes (as of summer 2000)
Building Codes Assistance Project map of the U. S. showing which states have adopted what residential energy code.

State Adoption of EPAct-Compliant Commercial Energy Codes (as of summer 2000)
Building Codes Assistance Project map of the 50 states showing what states have adopted what commercial energy code.

IL - DOE Status of State Energy Codes
U.S. DOE Office of Building Technology, State, and Community Programs   synopsis of current status, both residential and commercial. Also lists state contacts, gives a background/ history, and mentions a grant Chicago got to evaluate the 2000 IECC for adoption.

Energy Star HERS Raters
U.S. EPA Energy Star Homes searchable database that includes city, phone number, and number of homes rated.

Energy and Environmental Building Association

Energy Star Homes Resources U.S. EPA Energy Star Homes
Includes links to Locator Map, Sale and Marketing Materials, Support Resources, and Energy Star Partners Resources.

Earth Craft Homes
Earth Craft Homes are custom built to cut energy costs, water bills, and protect the environment.

HUD Energy Efficient Mortgages Program
The Energy Efficient Mortgages Program (EEM) helps homebuyers or homeowners save money on utility bills by enabling them to finance the cost of adding energy-efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of their FHA-insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage.

ConstructGreen
ConstructGreen provides consulting services to professionals in the construction industry in order to reach goals of having "high performance green buildings". Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a this flyer.

Clean Air Counts Reporting form for Energy Star Homes

MECCheck Frequently Asked Questions U.S. DOE Offc of Bldg Technology, State, and Community Programs File
MECCheck is a software tool developed by the DOE to help builders, designers and code officials figure out if their building complies with the MEC/IECC. FAQ includes why use it, how it works, how to get a copy, etc. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for more information.

COMCheck EZ Frequently Asked Questions U.S. DOE Offc of Bldg Technology, State, and Community Programs File
COMCheck is like MECCheck, but for commercial buildings. Contact the Clean Air Counts Office for more information.

Hot2000 Energy Analysis Software (Brochure).
Hot2000 synthesizes energy analysis into a single package in order for you to identify the right amount of energy efficient and investment. In essence, the software helps you decide how to get sustained energy performance for lower operating costs. Please contact the Clean Air Counts Office for a copy.