HERS - Home Energy Rating System
The Department of Energy (DOE) / Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)has suggested many ways to improve the energy efficiency of a home resulting in the creation of an “Energy Star” rating program. A few private companies have set out to police those who affix the energy star certification sticker to products. These companies reproduce the requirements of the DOE/EPA in the form of training and certification programs, thus creating the HERS – Home Energy Rating System and HERS Certified (or trained) Inspectors. Because most consumers feel better seeing a “certified” label attached to an inspection, TPM Home Inspections is in the process of getting certification. That said:
Coming Soon: HERS Certification 