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Web Linking Policy: Eligibility Criteria

To meet the criteria for a link, a partner must:ENERGY STAR mark

  1. Display the ENERGY STAR logo mark on its site
  2. Reference or provide a reciprocal link to the ENERGY STAR Web site (www.energystar.gov), and
  3. Include a brief description of his or her organization's participation in ENERGY STAR.

Meeting these Web Linking guidelines is optional. Active partners who do not wish to comply will continue to be listed on EPA's Partner Locator, but will not have a link to their sites.

Partners are encouraged to share their ENERGY STAR story on their Web sites, alongside other marketing messages, so that potential buyers see a strong commitment to energy-efficient, better built homes and a better environment.

To establish a link, first download the sample Web content below, edit as needed, and place it on your Web site. Then, contact hotline@energystar.gov and provide the address for the page of your Web site that meets the guidelines.

Sample language to tailor for use on your Web site: