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How to Become a New York ENERGY STAR^® Home Builder

Becoming a New York ENERGY STAR Homes Builder is one of the best steps you can take to grow your business and it's easy to become one. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Complete the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) online partnership agreement.

Step 2: Sign and mail the New York Addendum which outlines additional requirements to ensure the highest quality.

Step 3: Start earning incentives.

For questions on participating in the New York ENERGY STAR Homes Program please contact your local New York Energy $martSM Communities Coordinator. Click here for frequently asked questions.

• 2008-2009 New York Technical Specs (PDF, 151k) 200
• Assessing the Quality of Insulation (DOC, 7k)
• Field Guide for Residential New Construction
• Ventilation Guidelines
• DOE Climate Zone Map
• EPA Codes and Standards
• EPA Thermal Bypass Checklist
• Builder Option Package