ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and
protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
To provide education and resources to transform the residential design,
development and construction industries to profitably deliver energy efficiency
and environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
The Minneapolis Blower Door has long been recognized as the best designed
and supported building airtightness testing system in the world. Combined with
specialized accessories and testing procedures developed by The Energy
Conservatory, the Minneapolis Blower Door is the system of choice for utility
DSM programs, energy raters, HVAC contractors and weatherization
professionals.
InsulStar® closed-cell, spray-in-place insulation retards both
thermal and moisture transmission. A special mold and mildew
inhibitor* provides important extra protection.
SEALITE™ is a basic open-cell, spray-in-place soft foam
insulation. It can be compared to Icynene ®,
SealectionTM 500 and other light-density, open-cell
products. SEALITE™ will not settle, shrink or
deteriorate and maintains its R-value and sound reduction
qualities within close tolerances over the life of your home.
For over 50 years the Applegate family has been increasing the
comfort of America's families with quality, energy-saving
products and exceptional service.
DuPont™ Tyvek®—the protective material with more than 30 years of performance
in millions of homes.
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This website helps educate new home buyers on
the advantages of buying an energy efficient
home versus just a standard new home. An
educated home buyer can save thousands of
dollars over the life of the home loan regardless
of the size of the home.