Energy Starrss

  • Government Releases Energy Star Guidelines for Water Heaters

    New standards for heaters will save consumers $780 million in utility costs over five years.

     
  • Energy Star as Code? Some Towns Say Yes.

    Federal energy efficiency standards extend beyond their original intent.

     
  • Energy Star Gazing

    With electricity prices rising as much as they have been for the last five years, it is important that you outfit your homes with as many energy-saving features as possible. One way to do this is with Energy Star-qualified lighting packages.

     
  • Between The Gaps

    There's a curse of obscure origin that goes: “May you live in interesting times.” Someone must have slipped that message into Sam Rashkin's fortune cookie, because Mr. Rashkin has been having two very interesting years.

     
  • Making Partner

    The EPA has named Veridian Homes, Wisconsin's largest home builder, as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by building energy-efficient homes. All Veridian homes meet U.S. Energy Star and Wisconsin Energy Star standards and are Green Built Hom...

     
  • HomeDestinations: Structure

    Behind the walls of this glamorous architectural beauty is a wealth of stability--thanks to tons of engineered wood--and (believe it or not) energy efficiency. The home not only received the Energy Star rating, it was also awarded the more stringent ComfortWise designation from ConSol, an independen...

     
  • Hot Sellers: Affordable Gems

    These beautifully detailed but modestly sized homes include everything a buyer needs.These are also Energy Star homes, so buyers save even more money with lower utility bills compared to less energy-efficient homes.

     
  • Star Search

    Every one of the 2,500 homes built by Pardee Homes this year will be Energy Star compliant.

     
  • Hovnanian to Build New Jersey Energy Star Homes

    Edison, N.J.-based home builder Hovnanian reported it will work with Public Service Electric and Gas Co. to assure that construction techniques, building materials and appliances meet the criteria of New Jersey's Energy Star Homes program.