How it Works
The HBAA EnergyKey Program was developed in partnership with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Southface Energy Institute. This voluntary program will give Alabama a statewide energy efficiency program developed by builders, for builders. The program stresses compliance with established energy benchmarks, with expansion to include water and waste reduction features, creating a truly “green” home potential.
Level 1: Advantage EnergyKey
- Home built to 2006 IECC / 2006 IRC Energy Chapter
- Builder-certified
- Builder signs off on checklist;
HBAA sends certificate
upon receipt of completed checklist
Level 2: Star EnergyKey
- Built to comply with Energy Star requirements
- HERS rater signs off on certification
Level 3: Green EnergyKey (Fall 2007)
- HERS rater signs off plus builder self-certifies with checklist
- Snap inspections
- Certified by Southface
Training requirements
(Training fee: $40 for HBAA members, $80 for non-members):- 4-hour initial course for Levels 1 and 2 certification
- Additional 2-hour course for Level 3 certification
- 2-hour CE course every year to maintain certification for all levels
Introductory fees for each qualifying home
(HBAA member rate):Advantage Energy Key: $100
Star Energy Key: $200
Green Energy Key: $300
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