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BuildSmart® for Builders

Building a new home is a major investment. Help your customers incorporate the best energy-saving technology into their homes with BuildSmart®, a higher standard in new home energy efficiency.

BuildSmart® is our energy-efficient new home certification program. Here's how it works:

  • BuildSmart® homes are certified by FPL to be built to a higher standard of energy efficiency
  • BuildSmart® homes save up to 30 percent on energy bills, compared with homes that simply comply with the Florida building code
  • Our program specialist will partner with you to plan and verify your new home's energy efficient upgrades prior to occupancy

BuildSmart® Options

Marketing support

As a certified BuildSmart® builder, you will receive:

  • Site signs to help buyers identify you as a BuildSmart® builder.
  • Sales staff briefing on the advantages of BuildSmart®.
  • Rights to use the FPL BuildSmart® seal of approval in your advertising.

Information for builders

BuildSmart® helps you find cost-effective solutions to exceed the minimum performance requirements of the Florida code. Consumer research* shows that:

  • Buyers look to their builder for information about energy efficiency. BuildSmart® provides an FPL-endorsed solution that meets the needs of energy-conscious buyers.
  • Buyers want homes that cost less to maintain and operate. BuildSmart® homes are designed to deliver lower energy bills.
  • Buyers place a greater trust in BuildSmart® builders. Differentiate yourself and your product. Our certification acknowledges that your product is superior to homes that simply comply with code, reflecting your commitment to quality.

BuildSmart certification

BuildSmart®Certification is based on:

The home's e-ratio score. Florida code requires every home to meet a score of 100 or lower. BuildSmart® homes are targeted to exceed the e-ratio minimum by 90 or more.

Overview of the BuildSmart® Process
Plan Review - Our program specialist reviews the plans of your most popular models and help identify a cost-effective path to making a qualified BuildSmart® home.
EPI E-Ratio Calculations - We will calculate the projected energy performance based on the BuildSmart® package(s) you plan to offer. We'll let you know how much your customers can expect to save in the years to come.
Certification - The home is certified as BuildSmart®, and a certificate is issued for presentation to the new home owners.

Contact BuildSmart

Contact an FPL program specialist for more information about BuildSmart homes.

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