Big news! Xcel Energy has teamed up with Minnesota’s Green Path to recognize new homes that go above and beyond in energy efficiency.
Energy efficient home design offers numerous benefits, not only for the environment but also for
homeowners. By incorporating sustainable practices and technologies into the construction and
operation of houses, we can create comfortable living spaces while minimizing energy consumption
and lowering utility bills.
In today’s competitive housing market, energy efficiency has emerged as a major consideration for homebuyers. Builders in Minnesota are adopting innovative approaches to showcase their homes’ energy performance, ensuring transparency and accessibility to potential buyers.
Minnesota’s Green Path program is the leading energy efficiency and green building program for the residential construction industry in the state. The program provides easy-to-understand energy efficiency reports for homeowners and provides recognition for builders dedicated to green construction.
Levels of Certification
Minnesota’s Green Path offers three green certification levels: Energy Tested, Advanced, and Master. Each certification level receives a Home Performance Report (HPR) revealing the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index for the project to provide a comprehensive assessment of a home’s energy efficiency. The lower a home’s HERS Score, the better its energy efficiency.
Energy Tested is the base level and provides each new home with an HPR. Advanced Certified is the mid-level green certification that means a home has met an energy testing standard plus includes additional green features. Master Certified, the top level, means a home has exceeded the Advanced Certified standards and meets a higher level of energy tested standards. To learn more about the three certification levels, click here >>
As a part of Xcel Energy’s commitment to green building, they will be covering the $79 Advanced and Master Certification application fees to builders that build in their territory and achieve Advanced or Master certification on their homes!
Learn more about submitting your home for Advanced or Master Certification >>
