Certification System for WaterSense Labeled New Homes
EPA requires all products bearing the WaterSense
label to be independently certified. This certification provides
consumers with confidence in both the water efficiency and performance
of WaterSense labeled products.
The Certification System for WaterSense Labeled New Homes is meant
to supplement the WaterSense Program Guidelines and specifically
outlines the process for certification and labeling of new homes
in compliance with the Water-Efficient Single-Family New Home Specification,
including the general procedures for builder application and receipt
of the certificate containing the WaterSense label for new homes.
The certification system also describes the general application
procedures and requirements for those parties involved in training,
home inspection, certification, and issuance of the WaterSense label.
To ensure that WaterSense labeled new homes meet specific efficiency
and performance criteria, EPA has released its final
WaterSense new home certification system (PDF) (26 pp, 153K,
About PDF).
Program Administrator
EPA has opened up the application process for all organizations
interested in providing administration services for the WaterSense
New Homes program. Any program administrator meeting the final application
and approval criteria outlined in the WaterSense new home certification
system may apply at any time.
To apply, please submit an application letter to the WaterSense
Helpline (watersense@epa.gov), as described in the WaterSense
new home certification system (PDF) (26 pp, 153K, About
PDF).
EPA has approved the following program administrators to offer
certification provider training and administration services for
the WaterSense New Homes program:
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Laurel Elam (laurel@resnet.us)
(760) 529-3630
Technical Information
Are you a home builder or other party interested in finding out
more about the development of the final WaterSense new home certification
system? To learn more about the certification process, including
the proposed draft certification system, public comments on the
draft requirements, and EPA's response to the public comments, please
see:
|
