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WHAT IS THE HERS INDEX?
The RESNET HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured. The HERS or HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEM was developed by RESNET and is the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a homes' energy performance. A Certified HERS Rating can only be performed by a RESNET Certified Energy Rater.
WHAT THE HERS NUMBER MEANS...
A standard new home is awarded a rating of 100 on the HERS index. The lower the home rates the more energy efficient it is. Therefore, a home rating of 70 on the HERS index is 30% more efficient than the standard new home. A lower HERS index adds value and comfort to a home and helps the consumer to be an energy smart homebuyer.
​WHAT THE HERS NUMBER MEANS TO A BUILDER
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As a nationally recognized program, a builder can receive national recognition as being capable of building performance homes
The HERS Rater helps a builder assure that maximum value and efficiency is acheived from building materials and construction methods
The HERS index provides the builder valuable information for quality assurance purposes and helps improve their final product
The HERS certification process finds performance failures prior to surrendering the home to a new owner, thereby reducing builder risk and litigation liability
​WHAT THE HERS INDEX MEANS TO A HOME BUYER...​
Whether a new home or an existing one that has been HERS rated, it provides valuable information to make an informed purchase decision which is a verified, tested & nationally certified registered value.
