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HERS - Home Energy Rating System A HERS or Home Energy Rating System (or survey) evaluates an existing home to determine where and how energy is being lost, what systems are operating inefficiently and what cost-effective improvements can be implemented to enhance occupant comfort, make the home more durable and lower utility costs.
There are 3 standard Building Performance Surveys. They are: Home Energy Survey A Home Energy Inspection is a visual inspection and does not include the use of diagnostic testing equipment. Its purpose is to assess the general performance of an existing home including:
Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages Heating, cooling and ventilation equipment types, characteristics and ages Appliance and lighting characteristics Comfort complaints Visible moisture issues Visible health and safety issues The Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) will request a review of utility use and billing history to better understand potential opportunities for savings. A report of the complete assessment is provided, including basic recommendations for improving the home's efficiency, as well as low-cost do-it yourself tasks. It also includes information on relevant utility-based programs that may incentivize the homeowner to take action. A Home Energy Survey takes approximately one hour to complete. Home Energy Survey Building Performance Audit A Building Performance Audit includes all of the inspections provided in the above Survey and also includes diagnostic testing using specialized equipment such as a blower door, duct leakage tester, combustion analyzer and infrared camera to determine: The amount and location of air leaks in the building envelope A Building Performance Auditor (BPA) conducts a whole-house evaluation and performs computer software analysis to identify and prioritize proposed treatments for improvement. The detailed report will provide suitable retrofit recommendations and specifications and guide the homeowner to the appropriate RESNET Qualified Energy Smart Contractors who can perform the work. A Building Performance Audit takes 3-4 hours depending on the size of your home.
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Lower Your Energy Bill ________________________________________________________ Find a Building Performance Specialist Outside of the Tampa Bat area Comprehensive HERS Rating This Rating is the most in-depth performance audit of an existing home. It consists of the evaluation, diagnostic testing, cost-effective recommendations and work specifications contained in a Building Performance Audit. In addition, a Comprehensive HERS Rating includes a computerized simulation analysis utilizing RESNET Accredited Rating Software to calculate a rating score on the HERS Index. The report will also contain a cost/benefit analysis for the recommended improvements and expected return on investment. The Standard Ratings of existing homes will be required to qualify loan applicants for certain federally sponsored mortgage products. This is primarily for builders, developers and commercial property owners. Renewable Energy Industries Create New Careers Take a good look at some of these career titles from two of the leading training institutes for solar. Just to give you an idea of what you might expect in the future of solar take a quick glance at the titles and number of books and reports just on eCampus. Click the banner to the right and search for solar power and you will see what I mean.
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