Whether you do it yourself or have a contractor work on your home, is important to have your local heating and cooling contractor perform a Combustion Safety Test after sealing air leaks to be sure all your gas or oil burning appliances are working properly. A good time to have it checked is during your annual heating system check-up. Of course, another way to help ensure good indoor air quality in you home is to test for radon.

Learn more about Home Sealing and your home’s envelope by visiting www.energystar.gov and clicking on Home Sealing.
 For the “Do-it-Yourselfer” with an accessible attic, view “A DIY Guide to ENERGY STAR Home Sealing” for step-by-step instructions for sealing air leaks and adding insulation.
  If you prefer to hire a professional to seal your home, you can view recommendations for finding a contractor. To learn more on tax credits visit our tax credit section. Read More >>

Because ENERGY STAR qualified new homes offer significant utility bill savings each and every month, ownership gives you access to special financing opportunities such as Energy Efficient Mortgages. These special mortgages make it easier for borrowers to qualify to purchase homes with specific energy-efficiency improvements. Contact your local ENERGY STAR lender to learn more about how buying an ENERGY STAR qualified new home can truly pay significant dividends.  As a home buyer you can also reap the benefits from special utility promotions designed to encourage homeowners to reduce their energy consumption through energy efficiency. These promotions often include product rebates on home products The bottom line is that by installing energy efficient features in your new home such as a high SEER heating and cooling unit, low-e windows, and improved insulation, you can save money on your monthly utility bills, live in a more comfortable home, and help keep energy demand down. that bear the ENERGY STAR label, reimbursement for the cost of having your home energy rated by a certified home energy rater, as well as other energy efficiency perks depending on the structure of the utility's ENERGY STAR program.