The developer of a project participating in the program must provide an EPA-recognized MFHR Review Organization (MRO) with program specific submittals. Visit the MFNC Program Requirements page to learn more and get started. Projects that will be certified through the MFHR program must have submitted their MFHR Project Application to a Multifamily Review Organization (MRO) before January 1, 2021.ĮPA launched the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program to serve all multifamily buildings. Multifamily projects are eligible to participate in the MFHR program if they have a permit application date before July 1, 2021. Important: EPA extended the transition to ENERGY STAR MFNC by six months, from Januto July 1, 2021. See below for specific Performance Targets in states with energy codes such as ASHRAE 90.1-2010, 2012 IECC, ASHRAE 90.1-2013, and 2015 IECC. *Note: The national requirement is 15% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. For units in multifamily mid and high rise buildings to earn the ENERGY STAR, a new or substantially rehabilitated mid or high rise multifamily building must be designed to be at least 15% more energy efficient than a building built to code.
