ENERGY STAR Certified Homes in Massachusetts
ENERGY STAR certification for new homes in Massachusetts requires hitting the home-specific HERS target that ENERGY STAR calculates for that design, plus meeting thermal enclosure, HVAC, and water heating requirements. It’s one of the most recognized energy efficiency labels and can increase home value by 3-5%.
ENERGY STAR v3.2 Requirements for Massachusetts
The current ENERGY STAR for New Homes program (v3.2) requires meeting the home-specific ENERGY STAR HERS target, the Rater Field Checklist, HVAC system quality installation, and water management system verification. All must be certified by a RESNET-certified HERS rater.
Benefits of ENERGY STAR Certification
- Qualifies homeowners for maximum Mass Save rebates and incentives
- Reduces energy bills by 20-30% compared to standard new construction
- Increases home resale value and marketability
- Qualifies for certain mortgage products with better rates
- Demonstrates quality construction to buyers
HERS Score Required for ENERGY STAR in Massachusetts
ENERGY STAR does not use one fixed HERS number; each home gets its own target from its ENERGY STAR reference design. In Massachusetts the energy code already requires HERS 42 (mixed-fuel) or 45 (all-electric) for new homes, and the Mass Save ENERGY STAR tier requires HERS 45 or lower (or 30% savings) and 1.5 ACH50. Most Massachusetts builders targeting ENERGY STAR aim for HERS 40-48 to ensure compliance with margin.
Get ENERGY STAR Certification Support
Home Energy Efficiency Consultants is a certified ENERGY STAR partner. We handle the complete certification process from preliminary HERS rating through final certification. Call (617) 501-6788 or contact us online for a free quote.
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