by Emily Barriere | Feb 15, 2023 | Products and Services
Installer Verifications for Air-Conditioning: Whenever you change out a ducted AC system or add ducted cooling to a property in California, a HERS Rater must perform certain air-conditioning verifications. Typically, AC is the last item we would HERS-verify on larger... 
by Emily Barriere | Sep 9, 2022 | Energy Efficiency, HERS Raters
What is a Cool Roof? Roofs are essential when it comes to the efficiency of a building. As you can imagine, a building’s roof is hit by direct sunlight throughout the day. A cool roof’s design reflects a majority of sunlight, making it an ideal insulator. The... 
by Emily Barriere | Feb 4, 2022 | Products and Services
Getting a Routine Checkup on Your Home: Think of a Home Energy Rating as a tune-up for your home. Considering car owners get regular maintenance checkups for their vehicles, why should it be any different for a home? After all, a home is one of the most important... 
by Emily Barriere | Dec 30, 2021 | Products and Services
What are Title 24 Reports? Title 24 Reports are all-encompassing documents that provide specifications for all energy-demanding features of new and altered constructions. From insulation to HVAC efficiency, Title Reports layout the energy calculations for proposed... 
by Emily Barriere | Nov 5, 2021 | Products and Services
What Causes Hot/Cold Spots?: We’ve all had the experience of walking into a stuffy or drafty room. However, what happens when you can’t seem to solve this issue? Overall, a multitude of factors can cause hot spots and cold drafts indoors. Essentially,... 
by Emily Barriere | Oct 21, 2021 | HERS Raters, Resources & References
What is the HERS Index?: HERS (Home Energy Rating System) scoring is a federally recognized method of measuring and reporting the energy efficiency of buildings. Over a million buildings across the U.S. are HERS-rated. Every year, those numbers are growing...
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