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# BUILT TO SAVE®: BUILT TO SAVE® (BTS) is a Program that awards “high-performance” certification to new homes built to energy-saving standards that are above code. The homes are inspected, tested, and guaranteed by an independent third-party HERS Rater to have met the Program’s qualifying criteria. A BTS home can save you money on utility bills than a similar home built to code

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.builttosave.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Builder Certification Guide — Built to Save®](https://www.builttosave.org/how-to-get-built-to-save-certified/): Ready to build Built to Save® certified homes in the Rio Grande Valley? Here is the step-by-step process — from registration to final inspection — explained clearly for builders.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in Pharr, TX | Built to Save® Certified](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-pharr-texas/): Pharr is one of the RGV's fastest-growing cities. Make sure your new home is Built to Save® certified — independently verified for lower bills and South Texas performance.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in Edinburg, TX — Built to Save® Certified](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-edinburg-texas/): Shopping for a new home in Edinburg? Built to Save® certified homes are independently verified for energy efficiency — lower bills, better comfort, built for South Texas. See how.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in McAllen, TX — Built to Save® Certified](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-mcallen-texas/): Buying a new home in McAllen? Built to Save® certified homes offer verified energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and better comfort — built for South Texas heat. Learn more.
- [AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Incentives](https://www.builttosave.org/aep-texas-high-performance-homes-incentives/): Learn how AEP Texas high-performance home incentives work, who qualifies, and how energy-efficient construction benefits RGV builders and buyers.
- [45L Tax Credit Explained](https://www.builttosave.org/45l-tax-credit-explained/): Learn how the 45L tax credit works in Texas, who qualifies, and how energy-efficient certified homes can unlock federal tax savings.
- [Blower Door & Duct Testing Explained](https://www.builttosave.org/blower-door-duct-testing-explained/): Learn how blower door and duct testing work, why they matter in South Texas, and how these tests prove a home is truly energy-efficient.
- [BUILT TO SAVE® vs ENERGY STAR® vs DOE Efficient New Homes](https://www.builttosave.org/built-to-save-vs-energy-star-vs-doe-efficient-new-homes/): Compare BUILT TO SAVE®, ENERGY STAR®, and DOE Efficient New Homes. Learn which energy-efficient home certification works best in South Texas.
- [What Is a HERS Score?](https://www.builttosave.org/what-is-a-hers-score/): This guide explains what a HERS score is, how it’s determined, what the numbers actually mean and how you can use it to compare homes with confidence.
- [Energy-Efficient Home Certification in Texas](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-home-certification-in-texas/): This guide explains energy-efficient home certification and how to choose a program that delivers real comfort and long-term savings in South Texas.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in Weslaco & the Mid-Valley](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-weslaco-and-the-mid-valley/): Explore energy-efficient new homes in Weslaco and the Mid-Valley. Learn how certified homes reduce cooling costs and improve comfort in South Texas.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in Harlingen & San Benito, TX](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-harlingen-and-san-benito-tx/): Looking for energy-efficient new homes in Harlingen or San Benito, TX? Learn how certified homes reduce energy bills and improve comfort in South Texas.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in Brownsville, Texas](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-brownsville-texas/): Discover energy-efficient new homes in Brownsville, TX. Learn how certified high-performance homes improve comfort, humidity control, and lower energy bills.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in Mission, TX | Built to Save® Certified](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-mission-texas/): Looking for a new home in Mission, TX? Built to Save® certified homes deliver verified energy savings, better air quality, and lasting comfort — made for South Texas families.
- [Energy-Efficient New Homes in the Rio Grande Valley](https://www.builttosave.org/energy-efficient-new-homes-in-the-rio-grande-valley/): If you’re buying a new home in the Rio Grande Valley, start with builders who build to verified standards — not just marketing claims.
- [What is a BUILT TO SAVE® Verified Home?](https://www.builttosave.org/what-is-a-built-to-save-verified-home/): A BUILT TO SAVE® verified home is a newly constructed house that undergoes thorough inspections and testing by a third-party RESNET home energy Rater both during the construction process and after its completion. This process ensures that the home meets the strict performance requirements of the BUILT TO SAVE® program, qualifying it as a high-performance home. Benefits of such homes include reduced utility bills compared to standard code-compliant homes, enhanced comfort, superior construction quality, and improved indoor air quality.
- [Rebates for BUILT TO SAVE® High-Performance Homes for Builders](https://www.builttosave.org/rebates-for-built-to-save-builders/): Building to the Built to Save® standard pays off beyond the sale. Certified builders in the Rio Grande Valley can access three separate incentive sources — a utility rebate from MVEC, program incentives through AEP Texas, and a federal tax credit worth up to $5,000 per home. Each reward your commitment to verified energy performance, and the right combination can add real margin to every home you close.
- [Tips for Smart Home Buying](https://www.builttosave.org/tips-for-smart-home-buying/): When looking to purchase a new home, most buyers are drawn to the visually appealing features right away, such as the open floor plan, gorgeous flooring, designer light fixtures, and exotic granite countertops. These characteristics frequently influence consumer choices, which are influenced by feelings and initial perceptions. Long-term contentment is actually determined by elements that are less obvious but significantly more significant. Important factors include good resale value, long-lasting and low-maintenance design, healthy air quality, affordable utility expenses, and enjoyable indoor comfort. These advantages of high-performance verified homes are subtle at first but profoundly felt after occupying the area. Making a house decision only on the basis of aesthetics can backfire. So how can you determine, before purchasing, whether a house is a high-performance, energy-efficient home?
- [Trained to Verify High-Performance Superior Homes](https://www.builttosave.org/trained-to-verify-high-performance-superior-homes/): A HERS Rater (Home Energy Rating System Rater) is a third-party inspector certified by an accredited Rating provider and licensed by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 0r the Building Science Institute (BSI).
- [4 Steps to Achieve BUILT TO SAVE®  Certification](https://www.builttosave.org/4-steps-to-achieve-built-to-save-certification/): A Builders’ Guide to Building Superior Energy-Efficient Homes

## Pages
- [Sitemap](https://www.builttosave.org/sitemap/): PostsBuilder Certification Guide — Built to Save®Energy-Efficient New Homes in Pharr, TX | Built to Save® CertifiedEnergy-Efficient New Homes in Edinburg, TX — Built to Save® CertifiedEnergy-Efficient New Homes in McAllen, TX — Built to Save® CertifiedAEP Texas High-Performance Homes Incentives45L Tax Credit ExplainedBlower Door & Duct Testing ExplainedBUILT TO SAVE® vs ENERGY STAR® vs DOE Efficient New HomesWhat Is a HERS Score?Energy-Efficient Home Certification in TexasEnergy-Efficient New Homes in Weslaco & the Mid-ValleyEnergy-Efficient New Homes in Harlingen & San Benito, TXEnergy-Efficient New Homes in Brownsville, TexasEnergy-Efficient New Homes in Mission, TX | Built to Save® CertifiedEnergy-Efficient New Homes in the Rio Grande ValleyWhat is a BUILT TO SAVE® Verified Home?Rebates for BUILT TO SAVE® High-Performance Homes for BuildersTips for Smart Home BuyingTrained to Verify High-Performance Superior Homes4 Steps to Achieve BUILT TO SAVE® CertificationPagesSitemapBlogFeatured BuildersSubmit A TestimonialDatabase of Certified HomesHomepageClient PortalFind A BUILT TO SAVE® BuilderGET STARTEDRegistrationSupplier Member RegistrationBuilder Membership RegistrationContact UsFrequently Asked QuestionsFind A BUILT TO SAVE® SupplierFind a RESNET Certified Home Energy RaterBuildersHomebuyersAbout
- [Membership Expired](https://www.builttosave.org/membership-expired/)
- [Blog](https://www.builttosave.org/blog/): Stay updated with the latest happenings, innovations, and updates in the BUILT TO SAVE® program
- [Featured Builders](https://www.builttosave.org/featured-builders/): The homes are inspected during construction and tested after completion by a licensed, independent third-party home energy Rater hired by the builder. Builders participating in this voluntary program represent an elite group of professionals who take pride in their work and value the superior benefits the BUILT TO SAVE® program provides to their homebuyers.
- [Submissions](https://www.builttosave.org/submissions/)
- [Submit A Testimonial](https://www.builttosave.org/submit-a-testimonial/): Submit A Testimonial
- [Database of Certified Homes](https://www.builttosave.org/database/): Every home in this database passed two independent inspections — once before drywall and once at final completion — conducted by a RESNET-certified home energy rater. Built to Save® certification requires a HERS score of 63 or lower, which means these homes use significantly less energy than a home built to minimum Texas code. That score is not self-reported. A third party measures it.
- [Homepage](https://www.builttosave.org/): BUILT TO SAVE® is a voluntary, energy efficiency certification program that identifies new homes built to outperform similar homes built only to minimum building code requirements. BUILT TO SAVE® certified homes are inspected and tested by an independent third-party RESNET certified energy rater and are guaranteed by the rater to have met the strict requirements of the program.
- [Client Portal](https://www.builttosave.org/client-portal/): Please log in in order to access the client portal.
- [Supplier Member Registration](https://www.builttosave.org/registration/supplier/): SUPPLIER MEMBERSHIP IN THE BUILT TO SAVE PROGRAM
- [Builder Membership Registration](https://www.builttosave.org/registration/builder/): Scroll to the bottom and click on “Log in here” to renew your BUILT TO SAVE® membership.
- [Find A BUILT TO SAVE® Builder](https://www.builttosave.org/find-a-builder/): Builders of homes certified as BUILT TO SAVE® go above and beyond what is required by code. BUILT TO SAVE® homes are inspected and tested by RESNET Certified Home Energy Raters to guarantee the home will save the owner more money on utilities over a similar home built to code, with added benefits that include better indoor air quality, tighter construction, more comfort, and higher resale value.
- [GET STARTED](https://www.builttosave.org/get-started/): Simply follow the steps below to get started.
- [Registration](https://www.builttosave.org/registration/): Click Register to get started and submit the Builder Affiliate Registration form along with the initial annual registration fee of $175.*
- [Contact Us](https://www.builttosave.org/contact-us/): Contact Us Full Name (required) Company Name (required) Email (required) Telephone Are you a: (required) New Home BuilderHERS RaterNew HomebuyerOther Subject Your Message
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.builttosave.org/faq/): A. A BUILT TO SAVE certified home is a new home that has been inspected and tested by a third-party RESNET home energy Rater during construction and after completion to verify that the high-performance BUILT TO SAVE® program requirements were met. A BUILT TO SAVE® home means homeowners will save more money on utilities compared to a similar home built to only to minimum code and will provide more comfort, tighter construction, and better indoor air.
- [Find A BUILT TO SAVE® Supplier](https://www.builttosave.org/find-a-supplier/): The path to building a high-performance home begins with using the right energy-saving products across a whole range of categories—from insulation, to cooling and heating systems, to windows, roofing, and other materials that have a huge impact on energy consumption.
- [Find a RESNET Certified Home Energy Rater](https://www.builttosave.org/find-a-rater/): Chris Carroll(956) 455-7779chris@carrollsinspectors.comwww.carrollsinspectors.comArea of Market: Rio Grande Valley
- [Builders](https://www.builttosave.org/for-builders/): The BUILT TO SAVE® brand identifies builders who are building high-performance homes that can save money on utility bills than a similar home built to code. Stand out from the competition with energy-efficient, superior construction verified and guaranteed by an independent Rater to be BUILT TO SAVE®.
- [Homebuyers](https://www.builttosave.org/new-homes/): •  Increased home performance.•  Energy efficiency that can save you more money on utility bills than a similar home built to minimum code.•  Tight construction and controlled air filtration.•  Better indoor air quality.•  Properly-sized HVAC systems.•  A more comfortable home with properly installed insulation.•  Better resale value.
- [About](https://www.builttosave.org/about/): BUILT TO SAVE® (BTS) is a Program that awards “high-performance” certification to new homes built to energy-saving standards that are above code. The homes are inspected, tested, and guaranteed by an independent third-party HERS Rater to have met the Program’s qualifying criteria. A BTS home can save you money on utility bills than a similar home built to code

## Downloads
- [BTS Vendor Affiliate Registration Form](https://www.builttosave.org/download/bts-vendor-affiliate-registration-form/)
- [Built To Save Program Overview](https://www.builttosave.org/download/built-to-save-program-overview/)
- [BTS Electrical Box Decal – Editable](https://www.builttosave.org/download/bts-electrical-box-decal-template-editable/)
- [BTS COMPLIANCE CHECKLISTS](https://www.builttosave.org/download/bts-compliance-checklists/)
- [HERS Rater BTS Program Application – EDITABLE](https://www.builttosave.org/download/hers-rater-bts-program-application-editable/)
- [BUILT TO SAVE HERS Rater Disclosure – EDITABLE](https://www.builttosave.org/download/built-to-save-hers-rater-disclosure-editable/)
- [BTS Builder Registration Form](https://www.builttosave.org/download/builder-registration-for-built-to-save-program-editable/)

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