ENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
Improving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to lower high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the many ways to save in your home and track your progress with "My ENERGY STAR" - your new dashboard to savings.
A new home or apartment that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments use significantly less energy than typical new homes and apartments while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.
Earning the ENERGY STAR means products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By choosing ENERGY STAR certified heating and cooling equipment and taking steps to optimize its performance, you can enhance the comfort of your home while saving energy. Saving energy helps you save money on utility bills and protect our climate by helping prevent harmful carbon pollution and reducing other greenhouse gases.
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies currently available, because they use the earth's natural heat to provide heating, cooling, and often, water heating.
ENERGY STAR certified geothermal heat pumps:
are over 45 percent more energy efficient than standard options.
now include water-to-water GHPs. Water-to-water GHPs provide space conditioning and/or domestic water heating using indoor refrigerant-to-water heat exchangers.
Through December 31, 2016 homeowners who install ENERGY STAR certified geothermal heat pumps are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit. Learn More.
Current Specification Effective Date: January 1, 2012
On average, ENERGY STAR certified products covered under this new specification will be over 45% more energy efficient than standard options. ENERGY STAR certified models are more efficient than models that simply meet the federal minimum standard for energy efficiency.
Remember, even though these products can be more expensive to purchase up front, the cost difference will be paid back over time through lower energy bills.
