Are you building a new home in the near future? Build a New York ENERGY STAR® labeled home using proven technologies and advanced building practices that ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible.

Key Benefits:

• Use Less Energy – New York ENERGY STAR labeled homes use approximately 30% less energy than conventionally built homes.
• Lower monthly utility bills - Reduce the overall cost of home ownership.
• Tried and true technologies - Used in tens of thousands of homes.
• Greater comfort - A quieter, healthier home for you and your family, no matter what the weather.
• Peace of mind - Know you’ve built a home that’s more durable, more valuable, and gentler on the environment.

Performance Testing

While many builders claim to build “energy-efficient” homes, only builders of New York ENERGY STAR labeled homes, like Mordeno Construction, can prove it. New York ENERGY STAR labeled homes must pass a stringent evaluation, including computer-based energy analysis, inspections, and certification testing. Only those homes that meet high-efficiency standards are certified as New York ENERGY STAR.

Get more facts and figures on:

• What is an ENERGY STAR Labeled Home? (PDF, 359k) 
• Insulation Benefits (PDF, 263k) 
• Air Sealing (PDF, 481k) 
• Windows & Doors (PDF, 273k) 
• Appliances & Lighting (PDF, 308k) 
• Ventilation Systems (PDF, 377k)

Eligibility
Most New York State residents can participate in the New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes Program! Any size or style of home can be built to New York ENERGY STAR Standards.

Any New York State homeowner is eligible for this program as long as electricity is provided by one of the following utilities: 

• Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation 
• Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. 
• New York State Electric and Gas Corporation 
• National Grid 
• Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation 
• Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc.

Financing
Every part of a New York ENERGY STAR labeled home is designed to save energy so you save money and increase the year-round comfort of your home. You will see monthly savings thanks to lower energy bills, even if your initial investment is slightly higher. It’s an investment that pays dividends for as long as you own your home.

Where Do The $avings Come From?
Savings come from a variety of energy-saving features, including:

• Increased insulation and air sealing
• High-performance windows and doors 
• High-efficiency heating and cooling systems 
• Energy-saving appliances and lighting

Participating New York ENERGY STAR labeled home builders pay rigorous attention to construction detail, making sure walls and ducts are tighter, and ultimately improving overall quality. Some new homes in New York already meet ENERGY STAR standards without additional costs, depending on the construction practices of the builder.

Participation
Participation in the New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes Program is extremely simple. All you need to do is contact us at Mordeno Construction, we are a New York ENERGY STAR Builder and we can work with you to build the home of your dreams!

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