ENERGY STAR: Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment

ENERGY STAR New Home Features

ENERGY STAR Qualified Heating and Cooling Equipment Benefits

• Heating equipment can be up to 15 percent more efficient than standard models
• Central air conditioners are approximately 8 percent more energy efficient than minimum standard equipment
• Properly installed heating systems can use less energy and save money on utility bills
• Many ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioning operate more quietly than standard models

Additional ENERGY STAR New Home Features

• Properly Installed Insulation – Improves Comfort While Saving Energy.


• High-Performance Windows – ENERGY STAR rated windows are energy efficient with protective coatings.


• Tighter Construction and Ducts – Advanced techniques seal every part of the home to reduce noise, moisture, pollen, and dust.


• Efficient Products – Qualified products can include lighting fixtures, refrigerators, and washing machines.


• Third-Party Verification – Independent Home Energy Raters, such as Southern Energy Management, inspect ENERGY STAR features.