HERS Rating
A home energy rating is an analysis of a home’s energy efficiency; as per the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index. The HERS Index is the nationally recognized scoring system for measuring a home’s energy performance. Based on the results, an energy-rated home will receive a HERS Index Score. The HERS Index Score can be described as a sort of miles-per-gallon (MPG) sticker for houses, giving prospective buyers and homeowners an insight as to how the home ranks in terms of energy efficiency. In addition to a HERS Index Score, a home energy rating also provides the homeowner with a detailed report regarding energy problems in the house.
The lower the HERS rating, the less energy the home will use and the better it will perform. As you can imagine, a good HERS rating can dramatically add to the marketability and differentiate it on the marketplace. A HERS Rating REM/Rate software diagnostics, quality assurance inspections, blower door test, duct blaster test (if applicable) and all documents needed to qualify for utility incentives and federal tax credits.
A home energy rating is an analysis of a home’s energy efficiency; as per the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index. The HERS Index is the nationally recognized scoring system for measuring a home’s energy performance. Based on the results, an energy-rated home will receive a HERS Index Score. The HERS Index Score can be described as a sort of miles-per-gallon (MPG) sticker for houses, giving prospective buyers and homeowners an insight as to how the home ranks in terms of energy efficiency. In addition to a HERS Index Score, a home energy rating also provides the homeowner with a detailed report regarding energy problems in the house.
The lower the HERS rating, the less energy the home will use and the better it will perform. As you can imagine, a good HERS rating can dramatically add to the marketability and differentiate it on the marketplace. A HERS Rating REM/Rate software diagnostics, quality assurance inspections, blower door test, duct blaster test (if applicable) and all documents needed to qualify for utility incentives and federal tax credits.
Home performance assessment (energy audit)
BPI certified professionals conduct a comprehensive whole-home assessment to find the real problems, then prescribe and prioritize improvements that make the system as a whole function at its best.
Most projects, including utility company rebate programs, start with an interview with the homeowner to find out what symptoms you’ve noticed. An evaluation of your energy bills provides clues to areas that need improvement. Next, conduct a thorough walk-through – both indoors and out. Tools you might see used include an infrared camera to get a visual on temperature differences in different areas, a blower door to depressurize the house and assess air leakage levels through the building envelope. Other function and safety tests including checking carbon monoxide levels and testing combustion appliance back-drafting will be done. At the end of the comprehensive whole-home assessment you are provided with a scientific, objective view of the situation. Repairs should be prioritized in order – from must-do to nice-to-do – so you can solve the biggest problems without making smaller problems worse. Once the improvement work is completed, a second whole-home assessment that follows all the same steps as the first is conducted. This makes sure that all the corrections work, and the desired performance levels have been achieved.
BPI certified professionals conduct a comprehensive whole-home assessment to find the real problems, then prescribe and prioritize improvements that make the system as a whole function at its best.
Most projects, including utility company rebate programs, start with an interview with the homeowner to find out what symptoms you’ve noticed. An evaluation of your energy bills provides clues to areas that need improvement. Next, conduct a thorough walk-through – both indoors and out. Tools you might see used include an infrared camera to get a visual on temperature differences in different areas, a blower door to depressurize the house and assess air leakage levels through the building envelope. Other function and safety tests including checking carbon monoxide levels and testing combustion appliance back-drafting will be done. At the end of the comprehensive whole-home assessment you are provided with a scientific, objective view of the situation. Repairs should be prioritized in order – from must-do to nice-to-do – so you can solve the biggest problems without making smaller problems worse. Once the improvement work is completed, a second whole-home assessment that follows all the same steps as the first is conducted. This makes sure that all the corrections work, and the desired performance levels have been achieved.
Home Energy Score
The Home Energy Score is similar to a vehicle’s mile-per-gallon rating. The Home Energy Score allows homeowners to compare the energy performance of their homes to other homes nationwide. It also provides homeowners with suggestions for improving their homes’ efficiency.
The process starts with an EnergySmart, LLC Home Energy Score Qualified Assessor collecting energy information during a thorough home walk-through. Using the Home Energy Scoring Tool, developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Qualified Assessor then scores the home on a scale of 1 to 10 based on U-values which are a measure of the flow of heat through an insulating or building material: the lower the U-value, the better the insulating ability. A score of 10 indicates that the home has excellent energy performance. A score of 1 indicates the home needs extensive energy improvements. In addition to providing the Score, the EnergySmart, LLC Qualified Assessor provides the homeowner with a list of recommended energy improvements and the associated cost savings estimates.
Contact us today to schedule your Home Energy Score.
The Home Energy Score is similar to a vehicle’s mile-per-gallon rating. The Home Energy Score allows homeowners to compare the energy performance of their homes to other homes nationwide. It also provides homeowners with suggestions for improving their homes’ efficiency.
The process starts with an EnergySmart, LLC Home Energy Score Qualified Assessor collecting energy information during a thorough home walk-through. Using the Home Energy Scoring Tool, developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Qualified Assessor then scores the home on a scale of 1 to 10 based on U-values which are a measure of the flow of heat through an insulating or building material: the lower the U-value, the better the insulating ability. A score of 10 indicates that the home has excellent energy performance. A score of 1 indicates the home needs extensive energy improvements. In addition to providing the Score, the EnergySmart, LLC Qualified Assessor provides the homeowner with a list of recommended energy improvements and the associated cost savings estimates.
Contact us today to schedule your Home Energy Score.
Energy Code Compliance
EnergySmart, LLC experts connect with the code officials you work with to understand exactly what they need concerning your build job. We collaborate with you, the builder, to determine the best path for you to meet code which could be one of several paths: prescriptive, performance or rating. Then, we provide guidance as you need it and help you communicate effectively with code officials concerning your HERS rating or performance path measures.
EnergySmart, LLC experts can perform an energy model of your plan and work with your sub-contractors to correctly size and choose appropriate HVAC systems. We can provide on the site consultation for quality assurance and we will work with code officials to smooth your path to compliance.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation, site visit or plan energy model using REMRate or REScheck.
EnergySmart, LLC experts connect with the code officials you work with to understand exactly what they need concerning your build job. We collaborate with you, the builder, to determine the best path for you to meet code which could be one of several paths: prescriptive, performance or rating. Then, we provide guidance as you need it and help you communicate effectively with code officials concerning your HERS rating or performance path measures.
EnergySmart, LLC experts can perform an energy model of your plan and work with your sub-contractors to correctly size and choose appropriate HVAC systems. We can provide on the site consultation for quality assurance and we will work with code officials to smooth your path to compliance.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation, site visit or plan energy model using REMRate or REScheck.
Good Indoor Air Quality through Mechanical Ventilation
When homes have very low levels of air leakage, mechanical ventilation is usually a must. More and more frequently builders will need to consider ventilation options whether building a tight home because of a desire to be green or because of code requirements. Knowing your options and finding the right partners for insulation, HVAC design and sizing and for code compliance testing are invaluable to keep the job flowing. EnergySmart, LLC experts can perform an energy model of your plan and work with your sub-contractors to correctly size and choose appropriate HVAC systems. We can provide on the site consultation for quality assurance and we will work with code officials to smooth your path to compliance.
Contact us today to schedule your HERS Rating, consultation, site visit or plan energy model using REMRate or REScheck.
Designing Good Ventilation
When homes have very low levels of air leakage, mechanical ventilation is usually a must. More and more frequently builders will need to consider ventilation options whether building a tight home because of a desire to be green or because of code requirements. Knowing your options and finding the right partners for insulation, HVAC design and sizing and for code compliance testing are invaluable to keep the job flowing. EnergySmart, LLC experts can perform an energy model of your plan and work with your sub-contractors to correctly size and choose appropriate HVAC systems. We can provide on the site consultation for quality assurance and we will work with code officials to smooth your path to compliance.
Contact us today to schedule your HERS Rating, consultation, site visit or plan energy model using REMRate or REScheck.
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