Ready to join the BUILT TO SAVE® Program?
Simply follow the steps below to get started.
Step 1: Register as a BUILT TO SAVE® Builder Member
Click Register to get started and submit the Builder Registration form along with the initial annual registration fee of $175.*
Once approved for membership in the BUILT TO SAVE® program, you will receive an email with login information to your private portal where you will be able to request BUILT TO SAVE® certification for a home. Note: You will need to completed a minimum of ONE home in the program during your membership year to continue using the BUILT TO SAVE® builder member logo in your marketing.
BUILT TO SAVE® reserves the right to exclude builder and vendor members from the BUILT TO SAVE® program if those members are not in good standing with the company’s marketing contractors: Across Media Marketing, LLC / New Homes Guide.
Step 2: Request BUILT TO SAVE® Certification On Your Private Portal
Use the login credentials which will be email to you within 24-48hrs of registering as a BUILT TO SAVE® builder member to login to your private portal. Here, you will be asked to enter information on your company and on the home you want to have certified as BUILT TO SAVE®.
NOTE: You will need to have the following information available to upload: Floorplans & Elevations; Manual J (additional S,D,&T Manuals are recommended to upload).
You will also be asked to select a BUILT TO SAVE® qualified Rater from a pull-down menu. Click HERE for current Raters available.
Step 3: Schedule Your Pre-Drywall Inspection
This will be your first inspection. Schedule this thermal bypass inspection at least two (2) days before drywall. A BTS Rater then performs the thermal bypass inspection after insulation but before drywall.
Step 4: Schedule Your Tests
You’re almost done! After your home is complete, schedule your final inspection with BTS, and a BTS Rater will perform the Blower Door and Duct Blaster tests.
Step 5: Reap the Benefits!
Once the home passes the performance requirements of BTS, then the BTS Certificate and Electrical Box Decal will be issued to you, the builder, to give to the homebuyer, and, if applicable, your utility company may process your rebate(s).**
*Builder must complete one BTS certified home to begin using the BTS logo in marketing. Additionally, a builder must build a minimum of one BTS certified home per year from the date of the first certification to continue using the BTS logo.
**Homes must have a minimum ERI score of 63 to qualify for BTS certification. Rebates are payable to builders only, and amount will vary depending on each participating utility company’s criteria and their limited funding. Allow up to 6 weeks for processing.
How to Register as a BUILT TO SAVE® Builder Member
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