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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GOVERNOR: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO BUILD ENERGY STAR HOMES Low Income Families to Reap Benefits of Energy Efficient Homes Governor George Pataki today announced that the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) has formed a partnership with The Habitat for Humanity to have Habitat homes built to Energy Star® standards across New York State. Energy Star® homes use 30 percent less energy than an average home on the market. "Habitat for Humanity is recognized internationally for their work in helping low-income families realize the dream of owning their own home," Governor Pataki said. "We're happy to help those same families reap the benefits of owning a home that will be state of the art in terms of being environmentally sound and energy efficiency." With assistance from NYSERDA and the Building Performance Institute (BPI), Habitat for Humanity affiliates, along with other builders across the State, will receive training in how to build Energy Star® homes. BPI is a national resource for building science technology that sets the standards for assessing and improving the energy performance of homes. It also ensures that homes are built to meet the Energy Star7 standards. Energy Star® homes features include a tighter building envelope, an energy-efficient heating system, controlled ventilation, improved insulation, and Energy Star® appliances and lighting fixtures. These features help to reduce energy costs and improve the homes indoor air quality and comfort. The Energy Star® label was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). New York State has partnered with the DOE and EPA as part of its New York Energy SmartSM public benefits program. The Energy Star® Labeled Homes program is just one of about 30 programs offered by NYSERDA to help New York consumers improve their energy efficiency. Contact: Press Office 518-474-8418 -30- |
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