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-2009/2012/2015/2018/2021 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
- Air Barrier Inspections
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.
Our Certified HERS Raters
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 [...]