News Brief

100,000 ENERGY STAR Homes

One hundred thousand homes have earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s

Energy Star® designation. Each home that meets the voluntary criteria uses an average of 30% less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating than a conventional home, saving homeowners about $200 to $400 annually. According to EPA, the program saves Americans $26 million in energy costs each year. Visit

www.energystar.gov or call 888-STAR-YES for more information.

Published June 1, 2003

(2003, June 1). 100,000 ENERGY STAR Homes. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/100000-energy-star-homes

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