Energy Star-Rated Home

2010-2011 Energy STAR New Home Pilot Program

Rebates remaining: 11

Objective
This program will educate and promote the Energy STAR home construction standard.

New Home Energy STAR DESIGNATION
The Energy STAR-certified contractor will complete a whole-house analysis ensuring quality work and energy efficiency criteria are met. This rater works closely with the builder to verify the required energy-saving equipment standards are met, to implement best-construction techniques, and to oversee administration of required on-site diagnostic testing/inspections. The rater also aids in documentation to assure the home is eligible to earn the Energy STAR certification. The home must meet the guidelines, making it 15-30% more efficient than standard homes.

Step 1: Builder chooses to partner with Energy STAR.
Through the partnership-agreement process, the builder selects a Home Energy Rater to work with to qualify his or her homes.

Step 2: Builder and rater select appropriate energy-efficient home features.
The builder submits the architectural plans to the Home Energy rater for review and analysis.

Step 3: Builder constructs home and rater verifies features and performance.
With the energy-efficient features selected, the builder then proceeds with construction of the home. Throughout the construction process, the rater performs a series of inspections and diagnostics to verify proper installation of the selected energy-efficient features and overall energy performance of the home.

Step 4: Rater qualifies the home and issues an Energy STAR Label.
Once the rater completes the final inspection and determines that all requirements have been met, the rater will provide the builder with an Energy STAR certification.

Step 5: Application for an incentive.
The pilot will begin on October 1, 2010 and conclude on December 23, 2011. The first 20 homes in Kenergy service territory constructed and certified Energy Star with a HERS index of 85 or lower will receive an incentive for $1,000. In addition, if the home is heated and cooled with geothermal there is an additional $1,000 incentive. The Energy Star certificate must identify the Kenergy member by name and new home address.  The incentive payment will be issued to the name identified on the Energy Star certificate.

To earn the Energy STAR certification, a home must meet one of the following specifications:

• Achieve an HERS Index of 85 or below by using the Performance HERS Rating (See definition below.)
• Abide by measures outlined in a Prescriptive-Builder Option Path (BOP). This option allows the builder to follow a prescribed checklist to achieve the required efficiency.

Kenergy will pay the incentive only after the electric service is made permanent. Payment shall be made based on the name on the Energy STAR Certification. Any discrepancies in the above requirements shall be the responsibility of the homebuilder to settle prior to Kenergy’s payment.

Rebates remaining on new Energy STAR-rated homes: 11