A recent analysis shows that In 2006, the percentage of newly constructed single family homes earning the government’s Energy Star label for superior energy efficiency exceeded 12 percent in 15 states, with three New England states at the forefront of that list.

Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont are among the leaders which host the greatest percent of Energy Star certified homes, alongside Alaska, Arizona, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas and Utah.

“New England is once again leading the nation on energy conservation and environmental issues,” said Robert Varney, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. “Consumers don’t have to limit their smart energy choices to energy efficient cars and appliances, but more and more can choose high-efficiency, low-emission systems in their homes.”

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