Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner signed the partnership with the ENERGY STAR Program Feb. 27, 2004. The partnership is an agreement with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who jointly run the ENERGY STAR program, to use the ENERGY STAR mark to promote energy efficiency as an easy and desirable option for organizations and consumers to prevent pollution, protect the global environment, and save on energy bills.
Energy Star Presentation Jan. 13, 2009, with Sam Rashkin, regional administrator, USEPA, and National Director ENERGY STAR for Homes
The following sections also will help you to learn more about the Delaware Energy Office’s ENERGY STAR Program activities.
Delaware’s ENERGY STAR Campaigns
Delaware’s ENERGY STAR New Homes Program
The Delaware ENERGY STAR New Homes Program is a partnership with ENERGY STAR Builders that build in the state of Delaware. The purpose of this program is to educate Delaware residents on the benefits of living in high energy-efficient homes that carry the ENERGY STAR Qualified label. ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes are built to exceed our state’s energy code (International Energy Conservation Code, 2000) by 15 percent. What this means to you is that you are getting a superior quality home that increases your overall comfort and decreases energy consumption. To learn more about the ENERGY STAR New Homes Program and how a new home qualifies, click here. To find a Delaware ENERGY STAR partner builder, click here.
Low-income Housing Project
The DEO has also partnered with the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) to create “Showcase” home that is energy efficient and green. To learn more about the program please contact Charley.Roberson@state.de.us
Delaware’s ENERGY STAR Education
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ENERGY STAR 101 Workshop
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Purchasing and Procurement Training for State and Local Government and Schools
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Appliance Campaign Training for Retailers
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ENERGY STAR/Energy Efficiency in Your Home
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ENERGY STAR/Energy Efficiency in the Workplace and at Home
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ENERGY STAR Online Presentations
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Other Delaware-Specific Training Opportunities
ENERGY STAR and the Energy Office throughout Delaware
The Delaware Energy Office can be found at several fairs and functions around the state. The Energy Office is the Title Sponsor of the Spring and Fall Home Shows, where we promote ENERGY STAR and a “Pathway to a Zero Energy Home”. You can also find the DEO promoting energy efficiency at the Delaware State Fair, Coast Day, the Delaware Chapter of Industries of the Future events, and other festivals and fairs across the state.
ENERGY STAR for Schools Program
The DEO has been working with Delaware School Districts to help them with their energy efficiency efforts. Delaware’s School Districts have been very proactive in trying to provide their students with a high-quality, comfortable learning environment while increasing their school’s efficiency, with exceedingly tight budget constraints. Some school districts have tapped into the ENERGY STAR Program resources by becoming ENERGY STAR Partners. So far, the following school districts have joined:
