Benefits to homebuilders:

• Financial incentives for building qualified new homes
• Free sales and technical training courses
• Marketing support, including free marketing materials
• Support from a program account manager

Benefits to new homebuyers:

• Significantly reduced energy costs
• Increased year-round comfort
• Lower maintenance costs
• Durable, high-performance equipment

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To qualify for incentives, a home must:

• Be served by TNMP in a TNMP service territory as evidenced by town, ZIP Code, and a permanent meter number or ESI ID number
• Have not received incentives from any other TNMP energy efficiency program
• Have a final HERS rating performed between October 1st of the prior year and November 30th of the current program year (if applicable)
• Exceed the 2015 IECC energy code requirements by 5% as shown in the final Ekotrope savings calculation

Builders, contractors, and HERS raters must register on the database and submit an enrollment application each year in order to participate.

1. The Whole House Path is designed for builders who install 15.2+ SEER2 HVAC systems and work with a HERS rater to submit an Ekotrope file that meets program requirements.
2. Additional bonus incentives are available for the right-sizing of HVAC equipment and the installation of ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostats.

View the program guide for more details.

Interested homebuilders and HERS raters may apply to construct homes within the TNMP service territory by completing and submitting the relevant forms below. Once your application package is accepted, you will be able to submit invoices for individual projects through our online tracking system.

Homebuilder application requirements:

• 2025 Homebuilder Application
• 2025 Homebuilder Agreement - Whole House
• Home forecasts/specifications to verify efficiency levels

HERS rater participation requirements:

• 2025 HERS Rater Application
• 2025 HERS Rater Agreement
• HERS rater must remain a RESNET accredited HERS rater in good standing
• HERS rater shall adhere to all QA/QC requirements established by RESNET and the program
• HERS rater shall maintain active status as an ENERGY STAR partner per EPA guidelines

ENERGY STAR Certified Appliance Resources:

• Clothes dryers
• Clothes washers
• Refrigerators
• Dehumidifiers
• Freezers
• Heat Pump Water Heaters