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Builders Challenge

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The Builders Challenge provides a flexible, turnkey solution to builders wishing to excel in energy and quality performance in their markets:

• The EnergySmart Home ScaleSM (E-Scale) provides an "MPG" display of superior energy performance.
• Builders Challenge Quality Criteria ensure energy efficiency is implemented in a manner that also addresses durability, comfort, and indoor air quality.
• Technical resources increase skills for high performance, high-quality homes.
• Marketing tools and resources help gain recognition for excellence.

Qualifying homes are verified by independent, accredited energy raters. Qualifying homes must meet the Challenge's energy requirements by a prescriptive or performance path:

• Receiving a score of 70 or lower on the E-Scale and
• Fulfilling the Builders Challenge Quality Criteria for durability, health, safety, and comfort.

Learn more about how to Take the Challenge or find a participating homebuilder:

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Builders What does it mean to take the Builders Challenge? The technical and marketing resources you need are here, along with information on additional incentives provided by the Builders Challenge.

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Buyers How can the E-Scale help you choose your new home? Which builders have joined the Builders Challenge in your area? You'll find the answers here, along with helpful links to learn more about home energy efficiency.

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Partners Does your organization share DOE's goal of improving home energy efficiency? Find out more about joining the Builders Challenge, and about ways to help partner constituents achieve the Builders Challenge levels of home performance.