A reminder to all builders building ENERGY STAR qualified homes under the ENERGY STAR for New Homes program that you are required to sign an annual attestation that non-visual components in the home meet the requirements laid out in the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard. The Builder Attestation has been developed to address technical requirements under the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard that are not visible to the Energy Advisor during the as-built evaluation.

* The Builder Attestation must be kept current. Once signed, it is effective for one year from the date of signature.

* Annual attestations must be signed by a senior representative for the company as a whole.

* The builder may also attest to the ENERGY STAR qualification of homes by development. In this case, the attestation may be signed by the Site Manager, and is considered current solely for that development.

To obtain a copy of the attestation template, please download here Builder Attestation Template _EQ.

For more information or to submit your attestation letter, please e-mail christephanie@enerquality.ca