ALBANY--Since 2001, more than 10,800 New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes have been built in New York, saving nearly 14 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 603 billion BTUs of fossil fuel to date.
The collective energy savings from these homes means that more than 44,000 metric tons of
carbon dioxide is kept out of the atmosphere every year; the same as taking nearly 9,000 cars off the road for a year.
Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes Program offers consumers the choice to purchase a home that uses approximately 30 percent
less energy than conventionally built new homes.
New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes achieve energy savings and climate benefits through improved air sealing and insulation techniques, high quality windows and doors, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, well-sealed duct systems and ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and lighting. New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes can be built in any price range without sacrificing style or comfort. That means customers benefit from reduced energy use and lower monthly energy costs, lower operating and maintenance costs, increased health and safety benefits, greater durability and a quieter, more comfortable living environment.
NYSERDA
www.getenergysmart.org
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