Additional Resources
Library. The E-Star™ program maintains a library
of reference documents about energy efficiency, building science, and
other matters affecting the construction industry.
Item |
Description |
|
"Colorado Springs Utilities: ENERGY STAR for New Homes Market
Transformation Plan,"
April 2006
(Adobe Acrobat
Format) |
A plan completed for Colorado Springs
Utilities on using ENERGY STAR for new homes as part of their
Demand Side Management program.
"Copyright (C) 2000 Colorado Springs Utilities an
Enterprise of Colorado Springs, Colorado." |
"Delivering
Comfort in Colorado"
Home Performance with Energy Star - Case Study
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
An Aurora family joins the HPwES Program to
solve their homes comfort issues while saving big bucks on their
energy bills. |
"Americans'
Low Energy IQ," The National Environmental Education and Training
Association, Roper ASW, August 2002.
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
Provides survey results on knowledge of energy issues. Discusses
how misinformation and lack of information lead to poor choices
about energy use. |
"Evaluation
of New Home Energy Efficiency," City of Fort Collins Utilities
and Fort Collins Building and Zoning, June 2002.
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
Presents findings of a study on the energy
performance of new homes. |
| Steve Andrews Articles |
Steve Andrews has published numerous articles on building science and energy in the Denver Metro Home Builder's Association publication, "Homebuilder Magazine." This is a compendium of the articles. |
"Opportunity Lost: Better
Energy Codes for Affordable Housing and A Cleaner Environment,"
The Alliance to Save Energy
Ted Jones, Douglas Norland, Bill Prindle August 1998
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
Report discussing how modern building energy
codes save consumers money and energy, making housing more affordable
while reducing air pollution. |
Slide Show: "Measuring
Customer Satisfaction in Today's Highly Competitive Environment,"
Paula Sonkin, JD Power & Associates, January 2004
(PowerPoint Format) |
Presentation given by Paula Sonkin of JD Power
& Associates at E-Star Builder Day 2004 on customer satisfaction
in the building industry. |
Moisture
Management Task Force Guide,
Tri-County Health Department,
October 30, 2003
(Adobe Acrobat Format)
Codified Version |
This document, generated by a task force of
experts that worked collaboratively for 15 months, will help builders
and home designers reduce moisture problems associated with crawl
spaces. |
Energy
Saving Tips for an Existing Home, E-Star Fact Sheet, January
2004
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
Provides useful tips and guidelines for making
energy efficiency related improvements in an existing home. A
terrific "to-do" list for any homeowner. |
Important
Energy Features for a New Home, E-Star Fact Sheet, January
2004
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
Lists and describes energy efficiency components
that should be included in any new home. A must for any consumer
shopping for a new home. |
E-Star
Rater Quality Assurance Report – 2003, February 6, 2003
(Adobe Acrobat Format) |
Documents and summarizes the results of E-Star
Colorado’s 2003 quality assurance efforts with regard to its network
of E-Star certified Energy Raters |
| ENERGY
STAR for Homes: Selling Energy Efficient Homes, Mark Milin,
ICF Consulting, Account Manager, ENERGY STAR for Homes, January
13, 2004 (PowerPoint Format) (Note: this presentation may take a long time to download) |
Presentation given by Mark Milin of ICF Consulting
at E-Star Builder Day 2004 on the benefits and methods of marketing
and selling ENERGY STAR homes. |
ENERGY
STAR: Home Improvement,
Selim Karabulut, ICF Consulting,
Account Manager, ENERGY STAR for Homes, January 13, 2004 (PowerPoint
Format)(Note: this presentation may take a long time to download) |
Presentation given by Selim Karabulut of ICF
Consulting at an E-Star partner session in 2004 on the ENERGY
STAR program for existing homes. |
| Selling
ENERGY STAR Homes, Sam Rashkin, National Director for ENERGY
STAR Homes Program, U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR, September 16, 2004 and
September 17, 2004 (PowerPoint Format) |
Presentation given by Sam Rashkin of the EPA
ENERGY STAR program office at an ENERGY STAR partner session in
2004 on selling ENERGY STAR qualified homes. (Note: this presentation
may take a long time to download). |
| Why
Builders Choose ENERGY STAR, Sam Rashkin, National Director
for ENERGY STAR Homes Program, U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR, September
16, 2004 and September 17, 2004 (PowerPoint Format) |
Presentation given by Sam Rashkin of the EPA
ENERGY STAR program office at an ENERGY STAR partner session in
2004 on the features and benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified homes
and the benefits to consumers and builders resulting from the
construction of these homes. (Note: this presentation may take
a long time to download). |
| ENERGY
STAR Advanced Lighting Package, Sam Rashkin, National Director
for ENERGY STAR Homes Program, U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR, September
16, 2004 and September 17, 2004 (PowerPoint Format) |
Presentation given by Sam Rashkin of the EPA
ENERGY STAR program office at an ENERGY STAR partner session in
2004 on ENERGY STAR’S new energy-efficient lighting program.
(Note: this presentation may take a long time to download). |
| ENERGY
STAR Appliances, Margie Bates, Project Manager for ENERGY
STAR, U.S. DOE Central Regional Office, September 16, 2004 and
September 17, 2004 (PowerPoint Format) |
Presentation given by Margie Bates of the DOE
Central Regional Office at an ENERGY STAR partner session in 2004
on ENERGY STAR appliances and how they benefit consumers and builders.
(Note: this presentation may take a long time to download). |
| Slide Show: “Measuring Customer Satisfaction in Today’s Highly Competitive Environment,” Paula Sonkin, JD Power & Associates, March 9th & 10th 2005 [PowerPoint format] |
Presentation given by Paula Sonkin on the 2004 JD Power & Associates New Home Buyer Customer Satisfaction Study. |
Tools. The following resources are tools related to
home energy efficiency, building science, and other energy and construction
industry subjects.
Links. The following links are to Web sites that provide
additional information on energy efficiency, building science, and other
matters affecting the construction industry
Item |
Description |
| Alliance to Save Energy |
A non-profit organization that promotes energy
efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner
environment and energy security. |
| American Council
for an Energy Efficient Economy |
A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing
energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity
and environmental protection. |
| American Institute
of Architects |
The predominant U.S. association for architects. |
| American Lung
Association – Health House |
The Health House® project is a national education program
created by the American Lung Association of Minnesota to raise
the standards for better indoor environments. |
| Appraisal
Institute |
International membership association of professional real
estate appraisers. |
| Building
America |
Quasi-government organization run under the auspices of
the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy, it works with the home-building industry
to produce quality homes that use less energy without costing
more to build. |
| Built Green
|
A program of the Denver Home Builder Association that encourages
the use of environmentally sensitive construction techniques by
Colorado homebuilders. |
| Colorado Association
of Realtors (CAR) |
Trade association of realtors in Colorado. |
| Colorado
Division of Real Estate |
Regulates persons and activities in the business of real
estate sales, subdivision development, and appraisals. Administers
the Real Estate Recovery Fund. Goal is to protect the public from
both incompetent and dishonest licensees practicing in these professions
in Colorado. |
| Colorado Housing
and Finance Authority (CHFA) |
Public enterprise working to finance affordable housing,
business and economic growth opportunities for Colorado. |
| Colorado Mortgage
Lenders Association (CMLA) |
Represents companies that participate in the mortgage lending
industry within the State of Colorado. |
| Colorado
New Home Choices |
Collaborative site of several Colorado non-profit organizations
(including E-Star) and local governments (including Fort Collins
Utilities) that provides critical information to consumers who
are purchasing a new home. |
| Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) |
Promotes the social, economic, and environmental benefits of solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency technologies. |
| Colorado Springs Utilities
|
Municipal utility providing electricity, natural gas, and
water to residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
| Delta Montrose Electric
Association |
Rural electric association that provides electricity and
energy services to residents of the Delta/Montrose region of Colorado. |
| Energy and Environmental
Building Association (EEBA) |
A non-profit organization that promotes awareness of, education
about, and development of energy efficient and environmentally
responsible buildings and communities. |
| Energy Information
Administration |
A statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy that
provides policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote
sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding
regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the
environment. |
| Energy Rated Homes
of America (ERHA) |
Represents and supports accredited home energy rating (HERS)
providers in their effort to improve residential energy efficiency
and homeownership through a national market for home energy ratings. |
| ENERGY STAR® |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s program
that promotes energy efficient products and buildings. |
| Environments for
Living |
A program run by the Masco Corporation that promotes advanced
construction methods to produce superior homes, using a performance-based
approach. |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA)
|
U.S. chartered corporation that provides financial products
and services so that low-, moderate-, and middle-income families
can buy homes of their own. |
| Fort Collins
Utilities |
Municipal utility providing electricity, water, wastewater
and stormwater services to the residents of Fort Collins, Colorado. |
| Freddie Mac
(FHLMC) |
U.S. chartered corporation whose mission is to increase
the supply of funds that mortgage lenders, such as commercial
banks, mortgage bankers, savings institutions and credit unions,
can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors. |
| Governor’s
Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) |
Colorado's lead state agency on energy efficiency issues.
OEMC supports cost-effective programs, grants and partnerships
that benefit Colorado's economic and natural environment. |
| Habitat for Humanity
|
A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization
whose goal is to eliminate housing poverty. |
| Habitat
for Humanity – Colorado |
A non-profit corporation whose purpose is to assist Colorado
Habitat for Humanity affiliates in increasing their production
of affordable housing. |
| Home Builders
Association of Metro Denver |
A trade association that is the leading voice for residential
construction in the seven county Denver Metropolitan area. |
| Housing Assistance
Council |
A nonprofit corporation headquartered in Washington, D.C.,
that helps local organizations build affordable homes in rural
America. |
| Manufactured
Housing Institute |
A national trade organization representing all segments
of the factory-built housing industry. |
| Mortgage Bankers
Association |
The preeminent association representing the real estate
finance industry. |
| National Association
of Homebuilders |
A trade association promoting policies that make housing
a national priority. |
| National Association
of Realtors |
A national organization representing realtors and their
agencies. |
| National Association
of State Energy Officials (NASEO) |
An association whose members are officials from the State
and Territory Energy Offices and affiliates from the private and
public sectors. |
| National Council
of State Housing Agencies |
Nonprofit organization that coordinates and leverages federal
advocacy efforts for affordable housing. Members are the HFAs
of every state and over 350 affiliate member companies that work
in the affordable housing field. |
| Residential
Energy Services Network (RESNET) |
Nonprofit whose mission is to improve the energy efficiency
of the nation's housing stock and qualify more families for home
ownership by expanding the national availability of mortgage financing
options and home energy ratings. |
| Rocky Mountain Institute
(RMI) |
Nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative
use of natural, human and other capital to make the world more
secure, just, prosperous, and life sustaining. Inspires business,
civil society, and government to design integrative solutions
that create true wealth. |
| Solar Energy
International (SEI) |
Offers hands-on workshops in solar, wind, waterpower, and
natural building technologies in eleven locations as well as Internet
based courses. |
| U.S. Department
of Agriculture – Rural Development |
Federal government agency committed to helping improve the
economy and quality of life in all of rural America. |
| U.S. Department
of Energy |
Federal government agency whose top priority is the sponsorship
of cutting-edge science and technology research and development
that revolutionizes how energy is found, produced, and delivered. |
| U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) |
Federal government agency that creates opportunities for
homeownership, provides housing assistance for low-income persons,
works to create, rehabilitate, and maintain the nation’s
affordable housing, enforces the nation’s fair housing laws,
helps the homeless, spurs economic growth in distressed neighborhoods,
and helps local communities meet their development needs. |
| Xcel Energy
|
Investor owned utility that provides electricity and natural
gas to millions of consumers in Colorado and other states. |
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