Zero Energy Ready Home Program

Every certified Zero Energy Ready Home represents a whole new level of performance with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding levels of energy savings, comfort, health, and durability. 

Welcome to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program

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A DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is a high-performance home that is so energy efficient that a renewable energy system could offset most or all the home's annual energy use. Each home meets rigorous efficiency and performance criteria and are verified by a qualified third-party as part of the certification process. Most types of new homes in the U.S. are eligible to participate, and certified homes are eligible to receive the Federal 45L Tax Credit - up to $5,000 per home, until 2032.

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