Discover ENERGY STAR NextGen
Your home is your place to thrive. By choosing a new ENERGY STAR NextGen certified home or apartment, you can enjoy all the comfort, quality, value, and indoor air quality benefits you’ve come to expect from the ENERGY STAR label — and much more.
The ENERGY STAR NextGen certification recognizes homes and apartments equipped with leading-edge, efficient electric technologies and electric vehicle charging capabilities — features that not only improve your lifestyle, but also the health of the planet.
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What are the leading-edge technologies of ENERGY STAR NextGen?
ENERGY STAR NextGen homes and apartments are on average 20% more energy efficient than homes built to typical code levels and come equipped with ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps, ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters, electric cooktops and ovens, and EV charging capabilities.
Learn more about these advanced, energy efficient features:
Multi-Speed Heat Pumps
More efficient than furnaces or boilers, ENERGY STAR-certified heat pumps serve double duty with heating and cooling, so they work year-round to keep you comfortable.
Connected Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters that earn the ENERGY STAR label are up to four times more efficient and use 70 percent less energy than a standard model.
Electric Cooktops and Ovens
Electric cooktops and ovens eliminate the emissions of indoor air pollutants associated with gas combustion, including carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, and contribute to a healthier indoor living environment.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Capability
In homes with private parking, a heavy-duty power outlet is wired in and ready to charge or have a Level 2 EV charger installed.
Energy Efficient Construction
ENERGY STAR NextGen certified homes and apartments are at least 20 percent more energy-efficient than homes built to typical code levels.
How does ENERGY STAR NextGen bring savings, comfort, & safety?
ENERGY STAR NextGen homes and apartments deliver all the features that homeowners and residents have come to expect from the ENERGY STAR label, and more. You’ll get:
- Lower energy bills. Superior insulation, air sealing, and highly efficient heat pumps help lower your energy bills, while improving comfort and reducing drafts.
- Improved safety and indoor air quality. Electric cooktops and ovens reduce exposure to harmful combustion byproducts — including carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and small particulates.
- Peace and quiet. Multi-speed heat pumps run on low most of the time, making them quieter while delivering more consistent temperatures for greater comfort. Ductwork that has been properly sized further reduces noise from the air handler. High levels of insulation make the home quieter by reducing noise from outdoors.
- Increased resale value. High-performance homes sell for significant price premiums compared to typical homes. ENERGY STAR certified and similarly efficient homes enjoy sales price premiums of up to 6%.
How can ENERGY STAR NextGen improve your future?
Choosing an ENERGY STAR NextGen certified home helps to create a clean energy future for everyone. It provides an important step toward protecting the environment while delivering energy savings, greater comfort, and advanced features.
Homebuyers, pair your ENERGY STAR NextGen certification with a host of available Federal and private programs for environmentally friendly homes. Builders, learn more about qualifying your ENERGY STAR NextGen or ENERGY STAR build for § 45 L Tax Credits.
How can I find an ENERGY STAR builder?
Interested in owning an ENERGY STAR certified or ENERGY STAR NextGen certified home or apartment? Use our Partner Locator to find participating homebuilders in your area.