A new ENERGY STAR qualified new home performs better for the homeowner and the environment thanks to a variety of energy-efficient features.

What are ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes?
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are certified to meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set forth by EPA.

Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use tried and true technologies and construction practices.

Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are high quality, comfortable homes that cost less and are good for the environment.

Photovoltaics (PV)
A technology that converts sunlight into electricity

California, leading the way…a trendsetter
"It's becoming a more common sight in California: solar photovoltaic panels on top of homes, commercial buildings and schools. Whether driven by a desire to generate electricity without emitting pollutants and greenhouse gases, to save on one's energy bills, or to have one's own source of power during grid outages, California has become the biggest market for PV power in the United States.

"Public policies to encourage the growth of solar power have helped make the state's solar market hot. Both the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have had rebate programs for solar PV installations in place for years.

The CEC's program targets systems less than 30 kilowatts (30 kW) in size, many of which end up as retrofits for homes, in schools and small businesses, and in new housing developments, while the CPUC's program targets commercial systems of 30 kW and larger. With a recent announcement by the CPUC to launch an 11-year, roughly $3 billion incentive program for solar power, California's solar future is bright, with the state expected to make up ground on the world's two largest PV markets: Germany and Japan."¹

1. Allan Chen, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Berkeley Lab, Univ. of CA, Berkeley Campus.

CSDs • Energy Star • Photovoltaics
A smart path for development and building.

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