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Energy for Life Program

(Residential New Construction) – The Energy for Life program is designed to increase the overall energy efficiency of residential single and multi-family new homes. The program offers builders and developers of new homes with free advice, design assistance and cost-saving recommendations to help offset the additional costs associated with energy efficient construction and installation of energy efficient appliances.

Energy for Life Special Services

Marketing Incentives are available only for Energy for Life homes and developments.

1. FREE Manual J calculation to help select the most efficient & properly sized HVAC system.

2. Use of Energy for Life brand and signage.

3. Point-of-Purchase sales brochures, signage and display boards.
Customized for 50+ units.

4. Sales training for your staff, subcontractors and marketing team.

5. Open house and/or Special Event sales support.

6. Listing on FPU preferred Energy for Life Builder referral list. (Web site with links)

7. Individual certificate and letter from FPU will be delivered to each homebuyer to reinforce the value of selecting an energy-efficient, Energy for Life home.

8. Personal energy survey (on request) by our Energy for Life specialist to help new homeowners to understand how daily lifestyle practices can help conserve even more energy.

Existing homes that are substantially remodeled or total rehab of buildings (essentially new) to include HVAC, water heating and wall insulation, with all Energy for Life standards being met, will also be eligible for nergy for Life certification if they meet the minimum Energy for Life performance standards.

Energy for Life Construction Standards – Minimum efficiency standards are designed to address specific climatic weather conditions, local building codes and dominant construction practices. Simply put. Energy for Life Homes exceed Local, State and Federal energy performance guidelines. For the homeowner, this means that the home will be more comfortable, will reduce energy use (avg. 10% to 20% less), will cost less to operate, will reduce environmental impacts and will be more valuable when the time comes to sell the home.