Energy Star® Builders Help Protect the Environment
Did you know that your home can be a greater source of pollution than your car? In fact, 16 percent of all greenhouse gases are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide.
Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.
Last year alone, Energy Star ® saved enough energy to power 20 million homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 18 million cars, while saving $9 billion in energy costs.