Did you know that typical energy star qualified homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to previous standards? Any home of three stories or less can earn the energy star label if it has been verified to meet the EPA guidelines for energy efficiency. This includes single family or low-rise multifamily residential buildings, site-constructed homes, manufactured homes, log homes (yes, even log homes), and even existing homes and retrofitted homes. Energy star homes aren’t achieving their rating with untested, fly by night technology. All energy savings are achieved through established, reliable building technologies. Technologies such as effective, properly installed insulation. Technologies like energy efficient windows with protective coatings and improved frame assemblies to keep heat in during winter and out during summer. “advanced technologies” like tight construction and ducts that seal holes and cracks in the homes “envelope.” Efficient heating and cooling and energy star rated lighting and appliances. All of this is backed up by third party verification so you have concrete proof that your home truly is energy star rated.