About Us
HERS Raters for a Greener Future
BarrierEnergy is a family-owned business, based out of Santa Barbara, California. We’ve been in the HERS Rating industry for over a decade! A HERS Rater uses the Home Energy Rating System to test, report, and enforce California state energy requirements for new and altered construction.
Our team has a passion to serve the community by supporting energy efficiency. We truly believe in the services we provide, as means to care for our planet and future generations.
You will see our passion in the quality of our work. Builders need proactive experts to streamline the Title 24 process. We will help guide you through your construction project so you can stay on schedule and under budget.
SERVICE
QUALITY
TEAMWORK
EFFICIENCY
Meet the Founder & President:
Michael Barriere (HERS Rater and Consultant)
“Don’t Forget To Hire A Vet!”
Like many others, during the market crash of 2008/2009, my work situation drastically changed. I was a veteran looking for a new direction. This is where the story of BarrierEnergy begins.
As a veteran, I had access to funding for business training. Having always been drawn to the field of Green Energy, I pursued that avenue. My history at University of California, Berkley had already prepared me with a degree in Economics. As I looked closer, I discovered that there was no way to ignore the value proposition of energy efficiency.
At the time, I witnessed a rising national interest in a “Green Collar Economy”. I saw an opportunity that led me to getting certified as a HERS Rater. At first, I was subcontracted by PG&E to perform energy audits, inspections, and the like. By the end of 2009, with business training and financial backing from WEV (Women’s Economic Ventures) I started my own company as a HERS Rater, BarrierEnergy!
Say Hello To Our Team!
Chris Barriere
HERS Rater
Chris has been with the company for seven years. He’s a licensed HERS Rater, and a dedicated field manager. His daily responsibilities include HERS testing, generating title 24 reports, data processing, and client Q&A.
Interestingly, Chris was once in a house fire caused by a poorly installed water heater. Thusly, he is passionate about making sure building systems are properly installed, which keeps people safe.
Brandon Maher
Field Technician
Brandon’s a long standing employee of BarrierEnergy who has great pride in the quality of his work. He diligently collects field data on our projects so we can get our jobs done quickly. Thank you Brandon!
Logan Strait
HERS Rater
Although Logan is one of our newer employees, he catches on quickly. He’s our newest HERS certified Rater, and a rising star on our team. His daily work involves HERS testing, data entry, project follow up, corrections coordination, and client communications. Logan will show up to the job site on time, and thoroughly get it done.
Emily Barriere
General Manager
Emily has years of sales experience in both real estate and selling green energy. That gives her background knowledge about energy efficiency. Using her tech-savvy business mind, she focuses on public outreach.
Emily handles marketing, I.T., and website content. Additionally, she does secretarial work and helps manage our technician’s schedules. Teamwork is her number one value.
Paula Domalewski
Accounts Receivable, Human Resoures, Quality Assurance
Paula is passionate about detail and Quality Assurance is her specialty. She is our Human Resources and Accounts Receivable Manager. Previously, she worked in the solar industry, and fully supports energy efficiency.
She’s been with us for two years, and is a perfect fit for our energy compliance team!
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Areas Our HERS Raters Have Serviced
Arroyo Grande
Agoura Hills
Avila Beach
Buellton
Burbank
Camarillo
Carpinteria
Culver City
El Rio
Fillmore
Gaudalupe
Gaviota
Goleta
Grover Beach
La Conchita
Lompoc
Los Angeles
Los Olivos
Los Osos
Monecito
Malibu
Morro Bay
Nipomo
Oak View
Oceano
Ojai
Orcutt
Oxnard
Pismo Beach
Port Hueneme
Santa Maria
Santa Paula
Santa Ynez
San Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Santa Clarita
San Diego
Simi Valley
Solvang
Summerland
Thousand Oaks
Ventura
