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Article: United States: EPA Says Over 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States.
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- Article date:
- November 12, 2009
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Byline: datta03
The Energy Star program is arguably the best known energy efficiency program to consumers worldwide. It was first introduced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1992, but has been since been adopted by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union as well.
Most people think of computers and appliances when Energy Star is mentioned, but the program has been labeling homes built in the United States since 1995. An Energy Star home uses at least 15% less energy than standard homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), but may be even more efficient depending on the materials and ...