HERS Rating
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Off-Grid in Canada: An Energy Model of the House
A last-minute decision to seek LEED certification prompts an evaluation of energy use and a HERS Index report
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A Home Energy Rating Is an Asset Label
It isn't meant to be an accurate predictor of energy bills
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New Mexico Develops Innovative Water Efficiency Rating Score
Like a HERS rating, the WERS rating will be scored on a 0 to 100 scale
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Study Finds Huge Variation in California HERS Rating Results
Six HERS raters came up with as much as 48% variation in the HERS Index and >100% in heating and cooling consumption
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The 2015 IECC Recognizes Home Energy Ratings
With a specific HERS Index for each climate zone, the new energy code provides home builders with an alternate compliance path
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Taking a 20-Year-Old Florida House to Net Zero
Starting with an energy-efficient home and using available incentives made it easier
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What’s Different About Unity Homes?
Panelized construction, meticulous attention to energy detailing, and a sophisticated computer design system put Unity Homes at the cutting edge of home building
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More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About the HERS Index
A look at the HERS Index equation and the definition of the ‘reference home’
