Annual Energy Use
Understand estimated energy use and the performance factors that can affect your home over the year.
CLIMATE-SPECIFIC HOME PLANNING
Stop guessing.
Design a home that
works with your
climate.
Understand how your local climate can shape home performance, comfort and energy decisions — before you build or upgrade.
Start with your state. Get climate-specific guidance for your home.
Make decisions with data.
See the climate factors that can influence your home's design and performance.
What's Inside
Know what your home needs before you spend on the build.
The Climate Report is designed to turn climate information into practical considerations for home design and energy performance.
Carbon Impact
Review estimated carbon savings and the opportunities that can support lower-impact home design.
Utility Cost Insight
See how energy-efficiency decisions can influence ongoing household operating costs.
Performance Snapshot
Get a clearer picture of the factors that matter for comfort and year-round home performance.
Incentives & Programs
Identify relevant incentive and program considerations to explore for your location.
Verification Guidance
Understand certification and verification considerations that may apply to an efficient home.
Why It Matters
Don't build first and solve performance later.
Climate-aware planning can help you think through efficiency, comfort and operating costs earlier in the process.
01
Understand your local conditions
Start with the climate factors that influence how a home performs where you plan to build.
02
Make smarter design decisions
Use climate-specific information when considering layout, insulation, windows, ventilation and other efficiency measures.
03
Plan for long-term performance
Build a clearer picture of comfort, energy use and sustainability before committing to major decisions.
SIMPLE PROCESS
Three steps from “I’m not sure”
to a clearer plan.
Understand your climate insights and make more informed home planning decisions.
1
Tell us where you’re building
Select your state so the report can focus on the climate conditions relevant to your location.
2
Review your climate insights
Use the report to understand the performance considerations that matter for your home.
3
Plan with more confidence
Apply the information when evaluating house plans, upgrades and efficiency strategies.
Sustainable
Homes for a
Better Future
Homes for a
Better Future
DATA. INSIGHTS. A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.
Make Confident, Data-Backed Decisions
Whether you’re building, buying, or upgrading, this report gives you the clarity to make smarter choices for a more efficient and sustainable home.
Reduce long-term energy costs
Identify where you can save and lower your monthly bills.
Increase home efficiency and value
Make improvements that pay off now and in the future.
Lower your carbon footprint
Take meaningful steps toward a cleaner planet.
Take advantage of available incentives
Discover rebates and programs in your area.
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