Building a new home is one of the biggest and often the most difficult decisions a person will make. There are so many things to consider throughout the process. Once you have picked the lot and have decided to move forward with the planning and design of your new home you will need to make some very serious decisions. Who will build your home? Will the design and layout fit your needs? Can you meet those needs financially? Will your new home be safe and durable? And, knowing you have considered all of the options carefully, will your new home provide the peace of mind you and your family expect?

The Michigan Build! ENERGY STAR® Homes Program works with homeowners, builders and the building industry to construct better homes, homes that are, on average, 25 percent more energy efficient than homes built to Michigan's Residential Code. In addition, Michigan Build! ENERGY STAR Homes exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's national ENERGY STAR for Homes Program standards for new home construction.

Every home in the Michigan Build! ENERGY STAR Homes Program goes through a series of performance tests and must meet specific program standards before being certified. While the process results in better buildings - largely due to consultants and builders paying greater attention to construction details - we are able to document your home's performance and issue a certification report. Your new home is now a certified Michigan Build! ENERGY STAR Home.

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The Michigan Build! ENERGY STAR Homes Program is just begining in 2006. We will have lists of participating builders available in Spring 2006. Please check back at that time for a list.

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