Are you a homeowner or building owner? Then you most likely pay close attention to energy efficiency. Energy-efficient homes reduce heating and cooling costs while supporting a sustainable environment. At Radiant Drywall & Insulation, our certified HERS (Home Energy Rating System) raters can professionally assess your home’s energy efficiency and provide solutions on how to make your home more energy efficient in the future.
What Is a Certified HERS Rater?
A HERS rater is a trained professional, certified to assess the energy performance of a home or building. First, HERS raters evaluate insulation, HVAC, windows, appliances, and other aspects of your home. Then, the HERS rater provides a rating score indicating the overall energy efficiency of your property.
Benefits of a HERS Home Energy Assessment
Room for Improvement
Certified HERS raters provide comprehensive reports detailing your home energy performance. Additionally, we let you know where you can make improvements, optimizing your home’s energy efficiency.
Boosts the Value of Your Home
An excellent HERS rating boosts the value of your home, providing a unique selling point to homebuyers on the market.
Did you know that the more energy efficient your home is, the more your home is worth? In fact, documented studies have shown that a $1.00 reduction in annual energy costs increases the value of your home by around $20.00. And because these studies were conducted in the 1990s when the dollar was worth about half of its current value, this increase could actually be doubled! Hypothetically, if you have a Net Zero Energy Home, properly insulated and using renewable energy sources such as solar panels, the $1,000+ in annual energy savings could potentially boost your home’s value by upwards of $40,000! And even though it is difficult to achieve net zero energy efficiency, the boost in home value provided by dropping your HERS Index Score by just 10 points is still significant.
Building Code Adherence
Many areas have building codes that include energy efficiency requirements. A certified HERS rating helps ensure your property meets these standards, preventing potential legal issues.
Incentives
Depending on your location, sufficient HERS ratings may entitle you to incentives such as cashback or tax breaks.
Learn More: Home Energy Efficiency – The Whole-House System Approach
HERS Ratings and Home Energy Efficiency
Preparing for Your Home Energy Assessment
Long Island Home Energy Assessments
At Radiant Drywall & Insulation, our certified HERS raters have enhanced energy efficiency for homeowners throughout Long Island.
