Owning a New Jersey ENERGY STAR Home means you are saving money, increasing the comfort of your home – and protecting the environment.

• Energy cost savings – Monthly savings from reduced energy usage can help you free up cash for buying that new sofa or qualifying for a higher mortgage. In addition, higher quality equipment lasts longer and costs less to maintain over time.

• All-season comfort & indoor air quality – Tight construction, higher insulation levels and upgraded windows add up to a more comfortable home. You’ll also experience less noise, fewer drafts and hot/cold spots, less airborne dust, and reduced exposure to pollutants.

• Higher resale value – The upgrades found in a New Jersey ENERGY STAR Home result in years of lower utility bills, which can help boost the resale value of your home when it comes time to sell.

• Protecting the Environment – New Jersey ENERGY STAR Homes use less energy, helping to reduce the amount of air pollution created by household consumption. It’s a natural way to help the environment and one more reason to feel good about building a New Jersey ENERGY STAR Home.

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Testimonials   See what homeowners are saying about their NEW JERSEY ENERGY STAR Homes.

It is definitely more cost efficient, cleaner, environmentally sensitive, higher home value and safer.

- Deanna L.

ENERGY STAR Homes are the way to go because your energy bills will be lower and you will decrease you carbon footprint by saving energy.

- Marisa M.

We bought ENERGY STAR because of its environmental benefits and energy savings potential.  What we learned is the added benefit of a solidly built home due to the strict building standards.  Our home is quiet, tightly built, with no drafts or leaks.

- Keith & Vanessa G.

ENERGY STAR Homes are energy efficient in a time when all homeowners can use a financial break.

- William D.

Our new ENERGY STAR Home is nearly three times the size of our old condiminium, which was built 25 years ago with interior energy conservation standards.  Amazingly, our utility bills in our new home have been equal to or less than that of our old condo.

- Henry C.

I moved from an 1,800 sq.ft. home to a 4,000 sq.ft. home.  Everyone warned me that our utility bill would almost double.  Our bill is the same if not cheaper!

- David B.

I would highly recommend buying an ENERGY STAR Home, because they are energy efficient and have additional health and safety features and better value for your investment.

- Vincent W.

Since being in our new ENERGY STAR Home we have enjoyed a dramatic cost reduction in our energy bills.  My advice to anyone buying a new home would be to invest in an ENERGY STAR Home if they want to not only save money, but to save our planet as well.

- Richard V.

It is amazing that this house is double the square footage as our condo, yet our heating and electric bills are less!  Even with 9 ft. ceilings!

-Beth Ann S.

More Information

• Find a New Jersey ENERGY STAR Homes Builder
• Obtain builder participation information
• 2012 Program Changes