NV Energy | Energy Plus New Homes Program

An Energy Plus Home is a home that exceeds standard building code for energy efficiency by 30 points to reach an energy efficiency score of 70 on the EnergySmart Scale.  ENERGY STAR® homes are required to be certified at 85 on the EnergySmart scale. (Like golf, the lower the score the better!) Since your Energy Plus home will exceeds ENERGY STAR® by 15 points, your Energy Plus home will not only be Energy Plus certified, it will perform better than the average ENERGY STAR® qualified home. 

Benefits

1. Reduced Carbon Footprint: Your Energy Plus Homes uses less energy, which means less energy production is required to power your home.  As a result your Energy Plus home has a smaller carbon footprint than the average new home, even smaller than an ENERGY STAR certified home.
   

2. Energy Cost Savings: Because an Energy Plus Home uses less energy, homeowners will save on utilities over the long run. Energy savings vary depending on the size and features of the home, with Energy Plus being 30% more efficient than state building code requires.
   

3. Built Better: To increase the energy efficiency in an Energy Plus New Home builders must make energy efficiency upgrades, such as sealing your air ducts, controlling air flow in and out of your home, maximizing the efficiency of air conditioning units, and properly insulating walls.  Once the home is completed it is tested, rated and certified by a third-party HERS Rater to insure that the upgrades meet the Energy Plus Homes requirement goals.  This results in a more efficient and comfortable home.
   

4. It’s Win/Win: These enhancements add value to your home, make it more comfortable, are better for the environment, and saves money in utility costs over the long run.