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 home. We covered many of the benefits of performing a HERS rating in our earlier blog about performance vs prescriptive [...]
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 before a home is built, it can be used as a method to comply with energy efficiency code requirements instead [...]
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 your own home. Or you may have read our first blog in this series, What Is A HERS Rating. Many [...]
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 energy raters, to determine the overall energy use of a home. RESNET, the Residential Energy Services Network, developed the HERS [...]
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