Builders

Take the challenge to build the homes of the future today. The DOE CHALLENGE HOME label is the symbol of excellence for new homes. Join the ranks of leading edge builders who provide their customers with proven innovation, sustained value, no or ultra-low utility bills, energy and water savings, and increased comfort -- not to mention a safe and healthy home for generations to come.

Register today to take the Challenge!

Already a DOE CHALLENGE HOME partner? Log in to your account and view marketing materials. Current Builders Challenge partners must register with DOE Challenge Home to participate in the new challenge.

PREPARE TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE

To take the U.S. DOE's challenge, prepare by doing the following:

Review the technical guidelines – Review the requirements and talk to your Home Energy Rater or other approved third-party verifier about what it will take to meet the challenge.

Review the terms of the agreement - Review the general terms and commitments between DOE and Partners associated with the Partnership Agreement.

Builder Agreement PDF | Verifier Agreement PDF

Determine a Signatory - Ensure that your organization has the contact information for a signatory or company representative authorized to bind your organization to the terms of this Agreement.

Gather information - Ensure that you have all the necessary information to fill out the Agreement. You must provide the following information to complete your application:

Organization Information - includes name, physical address, primary phone, average number of homes built per year, and parent organization (if applicable).
Contacts - one or more contacts for your organization; includes name, role in organization, mailing address, email and phone.
Optional Builder Commitments - 100% Commitment, Utility Bill Waiver (coming soon), EPA WaterSense for New Single-Family Homes, Fortified for Safer Living, Quality Management Program.

Sign up for an orientation training – Your account will become active once you have completed an orientation webinar that reviews the benefits and technical guidelines for constructing a Challenge Home. To sign up, call 301-889-0017 or email builderschallenge@newportpartnersllc.com.

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