ENERGY STAR in New England

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. In New England, a variety of organizations and households take advantage of ENERGY STAR resources to reduce energy consumption, save money, and limit greenhouse gas emissions. Visit energystar.gov for more information about nationwide energy efficiency programs.

ENERGY STAR Buildings

Across New England, hotels, grocery stores, businesses, schools, and government agencies are using ENERGY STAR tools and resources to assess energy performance and to improve energy efficiency. In order to improve your energy performance and/or make your operation more energy efficient, you need to determine a baseline or benchmark performance level. To date, more than 6,000 facilities in New England have benchmarked the energy performance of their buildings using ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager. Over 270 buildings in New England have earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR label for superior energy performance. Click here for an interactive map to find ENERGY STAR Labeled Buildings in by state or Zip Code.

ENERGY STAR Partners

There are more than 1,200 ENERGY STAR Partners in New England, working with EPA and others to promote energy efficiency in products and in building design.

For a list of ENERGY STAR Partners in New England, click on each state below:

ENERGY STAR Leaders

Those ENERGY STAR Partners who demonstrate continuous improvement organization-wide, not just in individual buildings, qualify for recognition as ENERGY STAR Leaders. Those organizations in New England include:

EPA New England supports our partners by providing training on how to use ENERGY STAR tools and resources, as well as recognition for facilities that earn ENERGY STAR labels and demonstrate innovative energy efficiency.

New England ENERGY STAR Press Releases

ENERGY STAR Products

Products in more than 60 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Ask for the ENERGY STAR at your local retailer or visit the ENERGY STAR products page.

ENERGY STAR for New Homes

To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.

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To learn more about the features of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, visit the ENERGY STAR New Homes page.