If you have high energy bills or your home is drafty, your home probably does not meet minimum standards for energy efficiency! Whether you live in a new home or one built 50 years ago, resources are available to help you cut energy waste at home.

Find out if your home is built to current energy code standards:

1. Download this short Home Energy Code Guide to find out if your home was built or remodeled using current energy efficiency standards.
2. If you're looking for an in-depth guide, download this consumer’s guide to the National Model Energy Efficiency Building Code for homes to review with your contractor or realtor.

Buying a new home?

Use these handy checklists to determine if your potential new home is an energy waster or energy saver:

• Consumer handout  - Buying a new home or remodeling, make sure it is built right.
• Home checklist  - If you are interested in buying a home or want to learn about the energy code and how tomake your home more energy efficient, this checklist provides a quick way to assess energy performance and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
• Energy Codes: What consumers need to know

Click here for more resources to help you find out if your home is built energy smart.

Learn more:
Energy codes in Utah
High performance building in Utah
Energy efficiency for your home