Production builder Centex Homes built ultra-efficient model homes in San Ramon, California.’s Aventura and Lunaria community developments. Credit: Davis Energy Group.
Here you'll find a list of products and services for buyers and builders of new energy-efficient homes.
Builder and Product Information
- Climate Zone Best Practices and Case Studies
Building Technologies Program: Building America
- Energy-Efficient Mortgages Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development>
The Energy Efficient Mortgages Program (EEM) helps homebuyers or homeowners save money on utility bills by enabling them to finance the cost of adding energy-efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of their FHA-insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage.
- Financing Home Energy Efficiency: EEM Handbook
Florida Solar Energy Center
A handbook detailing FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac guidelines for consumers interested in Energy Efficient Mortgages.
- Find an ENERGY STAR Partner
ENERGY STAR®
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 CRRC Rated Roof Products
Cool Roof Rating Council
- Green Building Home Guidelines
National Association of Home Builders Research Center
- Home Loan Guaranty Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Information on home loan benefits for veterans.
- Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
- Products and Services
Log Homes Council
Find suppliers of products and services for log homes.
- Passive House Institute US
Information, training, and modeling tools to implement the Passive House Building Energy standard, a very rigorous, precise, and comprehensive system that results in ultra-efficient homes.
- Showcase of Resource-Efficient Homes
Homes Across America
- SystemVision: Great Standards for Living
Advanced Energy’s SystemVision approach includes performance-based programs for guaranteeing both comfort and heating and cooling costs.
- Wood Finishes and Preservatives
Log Homes Council
List of suppliers of wood finishes and preservatives for log homes.
Professional Services
- Find a Certified Energy Rater
Residential Energy Services Network
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
Select the type of building you need and find an architect in your area who can help.
- Find Your Local Builders' Association
National Association of Home Builders
Find your local builders association for help in locating a builder near you.
- Member Directory
International Log Builders' Association
Find service providers for your log home or building.
- Member Directory
Log Homes Council
Find companies in your area providing log home services.
