An ENERGY STAR certified home is a home that has been independently verified to meet strict energy efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These homes are:
Building an ENERGY STAR certified home isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also good for your wallet. Homeowners can leverage the Section 45L Tax Credit to offset the costs associated with constructing an energy-efficient home.
The 45L tax credit offers a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your federal taxes for the year your ENERGY STAR certified single-family home is sold or leased. The credit amount depends on the specific program your home meets.
(Meets prevailing wage requirement)
(No limit on stories)
(5 stories or less)
(Does not meet prevailing wage requirement)
(No limit on stories)
(5 stories or less)
To get your home ENERGY STAR certified, you will need to work with a builder or developer who is a registered ENERGY STAR partner. The builder or developer will work with you to design and build a home that meets ENERGY STAR requirements. Once your home is built, a certified Home Energy Rater will inspect your home and verify that it meets all of the program requirements.
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