Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
Denver,
Colorado
Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence - New Home Builder and Affordable Housing
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, a nonprofit, affordable home builder and volunteer organization, has constructed more than 490 ENERGY STAR® certified homes since joining the program in 2002. Key 2023 accomplishments include:
- Training all design, construction, and volunteer field staff on ENERGY STAR program requirements throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction process.
- Conducting a final walk-through with each new homeowner, including a review of the ENERGY STAR features and how to maximize energy efficiency when living in the home.
- Promoting ENERGY STAR to other Habitat affiliates, market-rate builders, and industry stakeholders, and sharing internally developed standard work practices that incorporate ENERGY STAR construction methods.
- Beginning to build all-electric homes and pursuing certification through EPA’s new ENERGY STAR NextGen program.