How much money will consumers save on utility bills for an ENERGY STAR® qualified home?
In Maryland, ENERGY STAR® qualified homes must be built to be at least 15% more energy-efficient than the state code (2004 IRC). Therefore, consumers can expect to save at least 15% on their energy bills vs. a home built to code. However, we do not recommend quantifying the amount of money consumers may save because utility costs depend upon many factors such as a household’s lifestyle.
