Whether you're a home builder or remodeling professional, a homeowner, home buyer, or renter, a state and local government, or a utility, the Building Technologies Office and the Department of Energy (DOE) have resources to help you take action to save energy.
Building or Buying a New Home
DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home helps home buyers find builders who are committed to applying building science and new technologies to create high performance homes.
Home builders who want to be recognized for building high performance homes can find out what it takes to participate in DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home and sign up today.
The Building America Solution Center provides access to expert information on hundreds of high-performance design and construction topics.
Several states have adopted the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). You can look up the minimum prescriptive requirements to meet the 2009 IECC or look up the current energy code for your state.
Improving or Remodeling a Home
Home Energy Score lets homeowners and renters compare the energy performance of their home with others homes in the same region. It includes a list of customized energy saving upgrades and estimated energy bill savings to help homeowners understand their options.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (HPwES) helps homeowners find trusted contractors who know how to make home improvements that increase energy performance.
Building America's best practice guides and case studies for home remodelers provide information on how to improve home performance and document real world home performance solutions that are also good for business.
Saving Energy at Home
For quick tips on how to save energy, visit Energy Saver.