An energy efficient home requires an adequately sealed duct system. A duct system that is well-designed and properly sealed can make homes more comfortable, energy efficient, and safer. Leaky ducts can reduce heating and cooling system efficiency by as much as 20%.
New Home Construction
Program Updates
TECHNICAL BULLETIN: RADIANT BARRIERS
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Heat transfer in homes occurs by convection, conduction, and/or radiation. Radiation is the primary source of heat transfer in an attic and can reduce the overall energy efficiency of a home. Across the United States, builders have been installing radiant barriers in attics to improve home performance and increase comfort.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN: MARCH NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRIC RATES
Monday, April 4, 2022
A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).
TECHNICAL BULLETIN: GENERAL INSULATION OVERVIEW
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).
TECHNICAL BULLETIN: MECHANICAL VENTILATION STRATEGIES
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).
New Home Construction
When you design for energy efficiency from day one, you build homes that are easier to keep cool in summer and easier to heat in winter. You also build homes that are more comfortable, inviting and enjoyable for the families that will call them home.
With our New Home Construction program, you can earn up to $2,000 in rebates when you build to ENERGY STAR® standards. As an alternative to ENERGY STAR, a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rebate will be available for single-family homes and townhomes that achieve a 56 or lower HERS score.
Build an ENERGY STAR certified home and we'll provide you with double the rebate! See Incentive Chart for details.
What is ENERGY STAR certification?
ENERGY STAR homes are built to meet the highest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency energy efficiency guidelines and include the latest energysaving equipment and features. Rebates are paid based on achieving ENERGY STAR certification and a given home’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index score.
What is a HERS Index score?
As the industry standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency, the HERS Index scores a home based on comprehensive software modeling and in-person testing. The lower the score, the more efficient the home. On average, Consumers Energy ENERGY STAR homes score 47% better than typical homes.
Your ENERGY STAR home buyers will enjoy the following benefits for years to come:
Visit ENERGY STAR to learn more
As a Participating Builder, you can experience:
Consumers Energy is proud to support ENERGY STAR and Michigan builders with rebates for energy efficient homes.
For more information on becoming a Consumers Energy New Home Construction Builder, email CENewHomes@icf.com or visit our website for more information.