Where to find Energy Star floor plans?
baclontz
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I am looking to have a home built on my lot in the near future, and am interested in getting an energy star home. Do I need to specifically look for house plans that are designed to meet the energy star standard? Or can any house plan work? If I need to get special plans, where can I find these? I have not had much luck searching on google, and the few I have found do not specify which version of the standard they adhere to!
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Billy,
If you want your new home to be certified as an Energy Star home, you need to choose a builder who is familiar with the Energy Star program. Achieving certification has less to do with the house plans -- although bad plans are a bad idea -- and more to do with construction methods.
If you can't find a builder in your area who is familiar with Energy Star requirements, you should find a RESENT-certified home energy rater and ask advice. RESNET-certified professionals can be found by searching on the RESNET web site.