Benefits of building an energy efficient home:

• It has been designed and built to standards well above most other homes
• Better quality, better comfort, and better durability
• Better value for today, and a better investment for tomorrow
• Better process of inspections, testing and verification to ensure that it meets strict energy efficiency requirements

As a participating builder, you will benefit from the following:

• Market Differentiation and Recognition:
  Builders distinguish themselves as leaders in energy-efficient construction and environmental stewardship. Homeowners recognize the brand that will provide them a safe, long lasting, energy efficient and comfortable home.
• Financial Incentives:
  The program provides financial incentives to offset the cost of building a more energy-efficient home. The program also offers rebates to offset the costs of design, verification, and final certification of the home. 
• Increased Profits:
  Customers want the added value of an energy-efficient home, giving you a compelling sales advantage ... meaning faster sales ... adding up to increased profits for you.
• Qualified Rating Certifications: 
  The program works with Rating Companies to provide you, your contractors, and customers a customized, cost-efficient plan to achieve a high energy efficiency rating. Working closely with a program-qualified rating company throughout the construction process assures that proper building practices are followed to meet program requirements.
• Reduced Callbacks:
  In reviewing systems and building practices during the construction process, expensive callbacks are reduced, saving you time and money.
• Market Participation:
  Thousands of homes have been built to high performance standards that may only be certified by program-qualified rating companies.  
• Technical Support:
  Quality Assurance is designed to help participants navigate changing standards and technologies. Our team works to support the efficient and cost-effective performance of all certified homes. 

For information call 866-NJSMART if you have any questions. 

Builder participation information is available.