Saves Money and Energy. According to EPA, about $40 billion is spent annually in the US to air condition buildings — one-sixth of all electricity generated in a year! ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and can reduce energy bills by up to 50 percent. Downsizes Cooling Equipment. A reflective roof can reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15%.

The ENERGY STAR label will appear on roof product packaging and advertisements. If you are installing or replacing a roof on a commercial or residential building, be sure to ask your roofing contractor or manufacturer about ENERGY STAR. Find a list of ENERGY STAR qualified roof product manufacturers.

The ENERGY STAR? label will appear on the packaging and in the advertising of all products that have qualified. If you are installing a new roof or replacing an old one on a commercial building, be sure to ask your roofing contractor or manufacturer about ENERGY STAR?.

Energy savings from installing ENERGY STAR qualified roof products will depend on the geographic location and climate where it is installed, existing insulation levels in the building, the type of roof it replaces, the type of roof installed, and how well it is kept clean and maintained. In general, cooling energy savings can be as high as 50 percent. Additionally, a reflective roof can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 to 15 percent.

In general, building owners will save the most money on energy bills by installing an ENERGY STAR qualified roof product if their building has the following characteristics: high air-conditioning bills, a large roof surface as compared to the building's overall size, lower levels of insulation, and/or a location in a hot, sunny climate.

It is a reflective roof product that lowers roof surface temperature by up to 100°F, thereby decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building's interior. ENERGY STAR qualified roof products save money and energy by reducing the amount of air conditioning needed to keep a building comfortable.

ENERGY STAR roof specifications are not restricted to any particular type of roof product. However, ENERGY STAR expects that, at least initially, metal, single-ply membrane, and roof coating products will be most widely represented.

Homes and buildings located in hot and sunny climates will realize the greatest energy and cost savings. So, people living in southern geographic areas that use more air conditioning will see greater reductions in their energy bills than people living elsewhere in the country.

Almost 1000 HP products are ENERGY STAR® qualified. Over 94% of eligible personal system products and 98.5% of eligible printing and imaging products meet ENERGY STAR criteria.You can access the ENERGY STAR® qualified products list on the Eco-label page. ENERGY STARr® is a voluntary energy efficiency program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Homeowners who replace all of their old windows and doors with ENERGY STAR qualified products will typically save about 7 percent on their energy bills, depending on the number of windows and doors replaced, how old they are, and how much air leakage was occurring.

Roof products that meet or exceed solar reflectance, without compromising product quality and performance, qualify for the ENERGY STAR label. Manufacturers voluntarily sign an agreement with ENERGY STAR called a Partnership Agreement (PA) allowing them to place the ENERGY STAR label on the packaging of qualifying roof products. They can also use the label in product promotions and advertising for qualified products.

New homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have improved comfort, better noise reduction, lower maintenance, healthier indoor air, higher resale value, better construction, is third-party tested, has preferred financing and it is good for the environment. These are just a few of the customer benefits to building to ENERGY STAR standards.

Kiella Homebuilders’ new homes achieve their energy savings through a variety of reliable and established technologies and building practices. These typically include tight construction, tight air-duct sealing, improved insulation, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment and high performance windows.

Products that earn the ENERGY STAR meet strict criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the U.S. Department of Energy. To earn the label, products must use significantly less energy than standard products, while offering the features and quality you expect.

For a home to earn the ENERGY STAR, an accredited Rating Provider must first test its performance. During this testing process the homes Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score is calculated. The HERS score determines how energy efficient the home is compared to other homes of similar size and construction. If the home scores an 86 or higher on the HERS scale it meets ENERGY STAR performance levels, and the higher the HERS score is the better.

Energy Star is a national campaign sponsored by the E.P.A. and the Department of Energy to promote energy efficiency products. The endorsing logo may be found on computers, appliances, power tools, etc. Any product that uses or affects energy may have an Energy Star rating. All Ellison products with Low-E glass and Argon insulating gas are Energy Star compliant anywhere in the country.

Consumers can look for the ENERGY STAR mark on product packaging, literature, product advertising and, of course, on the products themselves - in some cases, you may also find it on the EnerGuide label.

We offer a wide range of GE energy-efficient light bulbs, including bulbs that meet the U.S. government's Energy Star performance standards. In fact, we were honored to have once again been named the EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year.

The ENERGY STAR? progam was created by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers in the recognition of energy-efficient products. This program also promotes the environmental and economic benefits of these products through the ENERGY STAR label and other program activities.

Energy Star windows is a program designed to help consumers identify efficient windows, doors and skylights. By choosing Energy Star window products you can cut down your heating and cooling costs, and make your home more comfortable at the same time. Energy Star labeled windows are twice as efficient as the average window produced just ten years ago. Want to know more about Energy Star? See our Energy Star information page.

More than 1,300 Flex Your Power retail partners carry ENERGY STAR products. The Flex Your Power "Find a Store" locator can be found under each of the sector headings at the top of this web page. You can also call the ENERGY STAR toll-free hotline at 888-STAR-YES (782-7937).

Qualifying ENERGY STAR labeled products must meet and exceed minimum Canadian Federal energy efficiency standards according to a prescribed performance level for each product area.

ENERGY STAR? does not include a specification for roof insulation. However, roof insulation plays an important role in reducing building energy consumption for heating and cooling. The higher the R-value, the less heat or conditioned air is lost from the building envelope.

Windows, doors and skylights ??" collectively known as fenestration products ??" are a major source of heat loss in Canadian homes. Fenestration products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark have been independently tested and certified to be among the most energy-efficient on the market, so installing them in your home will reduce your energy consumption and save you money.

It???s easy ??" just look for the familiar ENERGY STAR mark on the product or in the manufacturer???s literature. If the map on the ENERGY STAR label indicates that the product is qualified in the Canadian climate zone where you live, you???ve found a winner! To maximize your long-term energy and cost savings, consider purchasing a product that is ENERGY STAR qualified for a colder climate zone than where you live.

ENERGY STAR for windows, doors and skylights is relatively new in Canada, so you may not be able to find qualified products in your area. In this case, look for products that have the features of a typical ENERGY STAR qualified fenestration product. For windows, patio doors and skylights, look for products that have double- or triple-glazing in a sealed unit; low-E coatings; an inert gas fill; low-conductivity spacers; insulated frames and sashes; and a high Energy Rating or low U-value.

Energy Star-qualified appliances average about 25% of the eligible appliances listed in the EnerGuide Appliance Directory.

No. Title 24 requirements include both solar reflectivity (0.70) and infrared emissivity (0.75). ENERGY STAR? specifies only solar reflectivity (0.65).

Home owners who have re-roofed with Rustic Shingle have found their energy costs to decrease by up to twenty percent after the roof was installed. This is due to Rustic Shingle's low emissivity value. Rather than pass the heat of the sun into your attic, Rustic Shingle reflects up to 94.5 percent of the sun's rays. This reflectiveness is an inherent property of the aluminum Rustic Shingle is composed of, regardless of the color you choose.