Heartland Homes is proud to be an official New York State ENERGY STAR Builder (#B0312).
Are you building a new home in the near future? Build a home for the future - Build a New York ENERGY STAR labeled home. They use proven technologies and advanced building practices that ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible. New York ENERGY STAR labeled homes must pass a stringent evaluation, including computer-based energy analysis, inspections, and certification testing. Only those homes that meet high-efficiency standards are certified as New York ENERGY STAR.
New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes employ proven technologies and advanced building practices to use approximately 30% less energy than conventionally built homes.
Key Benefits:
Use Less Energy – New York ENERGY STAR labeled homes use approximately 30% less energy than conventionally built homes.
Lower monthly utility bills - Reduce the overall cost of home ownership.
Tried and true technologies - Used in tens of thousands of homes.
Greater comfort - A quieter, healthier home for you and your family, no matter what the weather
Peace of mind - Know you’ve built a home that’s more durable, more valuable, and gentler on the environment.
Where Do The Savings Come From?
Savings come from a variety of energy-saving features, including:
Increased insulation and air sealing
High-performance windows and doors
High-efficiency heating and cooling systems
Energy-saving appliances and lighting
Every part of a New York ENERGY STAR labeled home is designed to save energy so you save money and increase the year-round comfort of your home. You will see monthly savings thanks to lower energy bills, even if your initial investment is slightly higher. It’s an investment that pays dividends for as long as you own your home.
New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes are “performance tested.”
While many builders claim to build “energy-efficient” homes, only builders of New York ENERGY STAR labeled homes can prove it. Homes in this program are required to be tested by a Home Energy Rater to ensure that they perform to the New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes Program standard.
Participating New York ENERGY STAR labeled home builders pay rigorous attention to construction detail, making sure walls and ducts are tighter, and ultimately improving overall quality. Some new homes in New York already meet ENERGY STAR standards without additional costs, depending on the construction practices of the builder.
Get more facts and figures on:
What is an ENERGY STAR Labeled Home? (PDF, 359k)
Insulation Benefits (PDF, 263k)
Air Sealing (PDF, 481k)
Windows & Doors (PDF, 273k)
Appliances & Lighting (PDF, 308k)
Ventilation Systems (PDF, 377k)
Frequently Asked Questions
Improve the energy efficiency and comfort of an existing home
Who is Eligible?
Examples of projects that have gone through New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes
Call 1-877-NY-SMART or send an email to receive a free video
