***** +

If you are confused by the title, thinking its some sort of a swear word, be not alarmed, for it is merely symbolically representing the highest award Energy Star gives out - the five star plus. Basically this means your house has achieved the best rankings as far as air infiltration rates, insulation amounts, excellent windows, mechanical systems sizing, ductwork leakage, correct appliances and usages, etc.

And our house got it.

Here is a picture showing how the representative sucks the air out of your house to test how much infiltration your house has.