hers index: Which States are Tops in Home Energy Ratings? - 08/10/22 04:05 PM
First, what is an energy rating.  The best unit of measure to date with third party results is the HERS index rating. HERS stands for Home Energy Rating Score and is provided by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET.)
 
RESNET is a not for profit organization which was formed in 1995.  This organization was founded in order to provide transparent energy ratings for homes.  You can search their site for HERS rated homes.  These ratings are used by certifying organizations, like Energy Star, to compare one home to another.  
 
As a listing agent, it's always a good idea to know what you're selling. … (12 comments)

hers index: Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series - 09/13/17 09:52 PM
It's time for the fall season of the Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series for 2017 & 2018.  The entire schedule ist listed below.  The event is free and will be held at the Granite Reef Senior Center. 1700 N Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250.  
 
The first event  of the season for the Scottsdale Green Building Lecture series will  be October 5, 2017. This first session will  provide homeowners with information concerning:
 
Methods of understanding the energy efficiency of your home.
Which energy efficient features provide the best value.
Financing options for adding energy efficient feautres.
Which features might be of the most important to … (7 comments)

hers index: How Builders Can Best Sell their Highly Energy-Efficient Homes - 01/05/17 03:26 PM
 
Advanced energy efficient homes can best be described as homes with the most current features that provide a homeowner with low energy bills, ie built with more recent building codes. These features often include a tight building envelope, higher SEER rated HVAC system, advanced insulation, smart home systems, and possibly solar panels. But they may also include better indoor air and water quality and non-toxic characteristics, as those features are increasingly important to many homeowners. If you include these features in a home you are building, your home will probably be more desirable than the rest of the housing stock in … (15 comments)

 
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