ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
National Builder Option Package
The requirements for the ENERGY STAR Builder Option Package (BOP) are specified in the table below.
To qualify as ENERGY STAR using this BOP, a home must meet the requirements specified, be verified and field-tested
in accordance with the HERS Standards by a RESNET-accredited Provider, and meet ail applicable codes.

Hot Climates ]
(2004 IRC Climate Zones 1,2,3)
Mixed and Cold Climates !
(2004 IRC Climate Zones 4,5,6,7,8)
Cooling
Equipment
(Where
Provided)
Right-Sized 2:
•	ENERGY STAR qualified A/C
(14 SEER/11.5 EER)] OR
•	ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump 5
(14 SEER/11.5 EER/8.2 HSPF)
Right-Sized 2:
•	13 SEER A/C: OR
•	ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump 3
(14 SEER/11.5 EER /8.5 HSPF)
Heating
Equipment
•	80 AFUE gas furnace; OR
•	ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump2 3
(14 SEER /11.5 EER / 8.2 HSPF)] OR
•	80 AFUE boiler; OR
•	80 AFUE oil furnace
•	ENERGY STAR qualified gas furnace
(90 AFUE); OR
•	ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump 2'5
(See Note 3 for specifications)-, OR
•	ENERGY STAR qualified boiler
(85 AFUE)] OR
•	ENERGY STAR qualified oil furnace
(85 AFUE)
Thermostat3
ENERGY STAR qualified thermostat (except for zones with radiant heat)
Ductwork
Leakage 4: < 4 cfm to outdoors /100 sq. ft.; AND
R-6 min. insulation on ducts in unconditioned spaces 5
Envelope
•	Infiltration 6 7 (ACH50): 7 in CZ's 1-2 | 6 in CZ's 3-4 | 5 in CZ's 5-7 | 4 in CZ 8; AND
•	insulation levels that meet or exceed the 2004 IRC8; AND
•	Completed Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist9
Windows
ENERGY STAR qualified windows or better (additional requirements for CZ2 and CZ4) 1' 11 12
Water Heater 1
Gas(EF): 40 Gal = 0.61 | 60 Gal = 0.57 | 80 Gal = 0.53
Electric (EF): 40 Gal = 0.93 | 50 Gal = 0.92 | 80 Gal = 0.89
14
Oil or Gas : Integrated with space heating boiler
Lighting and
Appliances 15,16
Five or more ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, light fixtures,
ceiling fans equipped with lighting fixtures, and/or ventilation fans
Note: Due to the unique nature of some state codes and/or climates, EPA has agreed to allow regionally-developed definitions of ENERGY STAR in
California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest to continue to define program requirements. The States of Montana and Idaho may use either the
requirements of the national program or the regionally-developed program in the Pacific Northwest.
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Climate Zones 4-8
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Map is for illustrative purposes only and is based on figure N1101.2 from the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).

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