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 | 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 | Sep 9, 2021 | HERS Raters, How To, Products and Services
What is a COO?: Most builders and contractors understand the bottom line of their construction projects. That is, their projects need to pass inspection. Then, the Department of Building and Safety will grant their Certificate of Occupancy. It authorizes that a... 
by Emily Barriere | Jun 3, 2021 | HERS Raters, Products and Services
Pre-HERS / Pre-Existing Conditions Reports: BarrierEnergy coined the term Pre-HERS, which is our name for Existing Conditions. California Building Departments may require a Pre-Existing Conditions (EXC) Report prior to issuing any building certificates or permits for...
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