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The NH ENERGY STAR Homes Program encourages electric and gas customers to take advantage of the benefits of building a new single or multi-family energy efficient home with incentives to help offset the incremental costs (see schedule below).
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), making them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. Homes achieve this level of performance through a combination of energy–efficient improvements, including,
- Effective Insulation Systems
- High–Performance Windows
- Tight Construction and Ducts
- Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Lighting and Appliances
To ensure that a home meets ENERGY STAR guidelines, third–party verification by a certified Home Energy Rater (or equivalent) is required. The Rater works closely with the builder throughout the construction process to help determine the needed energy–saving equipment and construction techniques. They will also conduct required on–site diagnostic testing and inspections to document that the home is eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR label.
New ENERGY STAR Regulations:
All homes completed after July 1, 2012 will be subject to updated EPA requirements for certification.
Click Here for more information on these EPA requirements.
Click on "Find Your Utility" on the left to learn more about the ENERGY STAR Homes Program
ENERGY STAR Homes Program |
Incentives |
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Your utility sponsor directly pays the ENERGY STAR contractor for all technical services and project support needed to guide your project through the program
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ENERGY STAR Lighting
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ENERGY STAR Appliance
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Efficient Gas HVAC
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Home must meet or exceed HERS Index Target (SAF Adjusted)
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SINGLE FAMILY
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$1000 for meeting the HERS Target Index
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$100 for each point below
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$4000 Maximum incentive per home
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MULTIFAMILY >5 UNITS
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