DOE Reaches Major Milestone in Builders Challenge: Completing 10,000 High Performance Homes

Challenge Homes Save $15 Million in Energy Costs, Eliminate 71,000 Tons of Carbon Pollution

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that more than 10,000 homes have been constructed to meet the energy efficiency specifications of the voluntary Builders Challenge initiative. Undertaken in partnership with some of the nation's largest production builders, these highly efficient homes represent an important advancement for the U.S. homebuilding industry, integrating construction with a whole-house energy-saving approach. These homes are equipped with highly efficient walls and windows, and heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. They also feature Energy Star certified lighting products and appliances.