HERS RATING
The HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rating is the national standard for measuring residential energy efficiency.
It involves a complete measuring and computer modeling of your home's energy features, resulting in a score between 0-250. The lower the score, the better. A score of zero means you buy no energy
If the goal of the rating is increased energy efficiency, we provide a prioritized list of simple energy efficiency improvements. After improvements are made, a second rating can measure the effectiveness of the improvements and gives your home a final, certified HERS Score, the only nationally recognized score for your home's energy efficiency. [see HERS Score in Building Science.]
The HERS Rating is also an integral part of certifying new homes for ...
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ENERGY STAR New Homes
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Code Compliance - 2012, 2015, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
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Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
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Enterprise Green Communities
PROCESS
The HERS Rating process involves visual inspection, diagnostic testing, and computer modeling of your home’s energy features - and a report of findings and improvement recommendations.
BENEFITS
The Home Energy Rating (HERS) …
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Reveals conditions in your home that are wasting energy.
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Gives you the knowledge and specific steps to improve your energy efficiency.
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Quantifies the energy impact and approximate cost of each suggested improvement, so you understand the “bang-for-the-buck” of each.
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Provides specifications for improvement work, to give you clarity when dealing with contractors.
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Saves you money every month on reduced utility bills and longer equipment life.
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Benefits you when you sell your home, as energy efficient homes with nationally recognized HERS Scores have higher resale values.
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A HERS Rating is required in some cities in order to sell a house or even get a building permit.
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It is required for a builder to get a $2,000 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit.

"Saved $150 this month"
William R.
Homeowner