by Emily Barriere | Oct 31, 2023 | HERS Raters, Products and Services
The Basics of Non-Residential & Multifamily Energy Codes Do you want to know if your commercial or multifamily project is subject to nonresidential Energy Codes? You can discover if your project has Energy Code requirements by looking for NRCC pages in your plans....
by Emily Barriere | Oct 17, 2023 | HERS Raters, How To
What is HERS Testing? Many get all the way to their inspection day to find that they missed one crucial step. How frustrating! Your inspector informs you that a HERS Rater needs to verify Building Efficiency Codes. A HERS Rater is a third-party inspector, specializing...
by Emily Barriere | Jul 6, 2023 | Products and Services
Do You Really Need to Pull a Building Permit?: Pulling a building permit secures your assets. Yet, many owners still opt not to pull permits when it comes to their construction projects. For those that are questioning what route they want to take, let’s review...
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 Energy Audit 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...
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