Design Products and Services for Energy-Efficient Homes

Here you'll find a list of products and services for buyers and builders of new energy-efficient homes.

Builder and Product Information

• Building America Solution Center
  The Building America Solution Center provides access to expert information on hundreds of high-performance construction topics, including air sealing and insulation, HVAC components, windows, indoor air quality, and much more.
• Climate Zone Best Practices and Case Studies
  Building Technologies Office: Building America 
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency (DSIRE)
  The DSIRE web site provides information on state incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Financing Home Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficient Mortgages
  The ENERGY STAR® program provides information on energy efficient mortgages that may be used by borrowers that may be used to finance energy efficiency improvements to an existing home, or to purchase a home that is already energy efficient.
• Find an ENERGY STAR New Homes Partner
  Find home builders and developers that build ENERGY STAR qualified new homes; lenders that offer energy efficient mortgages; utilities that offer special incentives to buyers, builders and developers of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes; and home energy raters that can verify the energy efficiency of a home.
• Find a Zero Energy Ready Homes Partner (ZERH)
  Find home builders that construct homes that meet rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding levels of energy savings, comfort, health, and durability. Take an online tour of zero energy ready homes, learn about key design and construction features, and connect with a ZERH builder in your area.
• Find Cool Roof Council (CRRC) Rated Roof Products
  Cool Roof Rating Council
  Learn about roofing products that have cool roof ratings, the factors that influence the energy savings of cool roofs, and available rebates and incentives for cool roofs.
• Passive House Institute US
  Provides research, technical standards, training, certification, and design tools for passive home design and construction.

Professional Services

• Find a Certified Energy Rater
  Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
  Find Certified Raters in your state who can help you conduct an energy audit.
• Find a Roofing Contractor in Your Area
  Cool Roof Rating Council
• Find an Architect
  American Institute of Architects
  Find an architect in your area who can help design or remodel a home for energy efficiency.
• Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) Certified Professionals Directory
  Find a Passive House certified professional to help with designing or verifying a passive house certified home.
• Find Your Local Builders' Association
  National Association of Home Builders
  Find your local builders association for help in locating a builder near you.
• Log Home Builders Member Directory
  International Log Builders' Association
  Find service providers for your log home or building.
• Log and Timber Home Producers
  National Association of Home Builders
  Find companies providing log home services.