Energy Rating Services:
- Certified Energy HERS Ratings performed for builders, architects and home buyers.
- Ratings for new homes, remodels and additions, when needed for certain municipalities, such as City/County of Boulder
- Ratings for remodels for the city of Denver’s Energy program.
- Energy STAR Ratings offered (Energy Star V3 Certified Rater)
- RES-Check reports from plans
- Energy Code compliance checks for all local municipalities
- Help with compliance to City/County of Boulder requirements, Town of Superior Green Building Code, Longmont Green Points, and others.
On-Site Inspection Requirements For HERS and IECC
IECC-2009/2012/2015/2018 Performance Path Ratings and Field Testing. We offer all the required onsite testing for a standard HERS rating including:
- Final HERS testing
- Blower door testing
- Insulation inspections
- Pre-verification to meet the IECC-2009/2012 Energy Code requirements.
Learn More About HERS Ratings:
RESnet, the creators of the HERS index, created a very informative video about what the Home Energy Rating System is all about. Click here to learn even more about RESnet and why it benefits builders.
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The Ultimate HERS Rating Guide
The HERS Rating system can be a confusing topic. That’s why we put together this 4-part guide to help break it all down.
The Ultimate HERS Rating Guide Part 1: What Is A HERS Rating?
The HERS Rating Index, developed by RESNET: More new homes are being built with a HERS Rating, particularly in Colorado. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is a method used by architects, builders, and [...]
The Ultimate HERS Rating Guide Part 2: What Is The HERS Score Index?
You may have heard the term "HERS rating" used regarding home construction and energy efficiency. You may have even seen and read through a HERS report, or you may have a HERS certificate for [...]
The Ultimate HERS Rating Guide Part 3: What Is A Trade-Off?
As we talked about in the earlier parts of this HERS rating guide, a HERS rating is a calculated score that quantifies the energy efficiency of a home. When a HERS rating is performed [...]
The Ultimate HERS Rating Guide Part 4: When Is A HERS Rating Required In Colorado?
One question that we are asked frequently is when and where is a HERS rating required in Colorado? A HERS rating can be an alternative solution to following the building codes when building a Colorado [...]