DO-IT-YOURSELF ADVICE
My files contain about 1500 "how-to" drawings of disciplines within the home. If you are taking on a project and want to ensure you do it right, just e-mail me and I'll get you what you need.
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. Many private training companies have created curriculums to certify indiviuals to police those who affix the energy
star certification sticker to products. These individuals are called HERS – Home Energy Rating System Raters or Auditors or the like. Energy Star is just one of many rating systems intended to apply energy efficiency technologies in the marketplace.
We chose the REA (Residential Energy Assessment) curriculum because of its common-sense approach to help consumers save money while helping the Planet. When you need to determine if money can be saved while heating and cooling your home the Residential Energy Assessment is an economical way get money saving advice. We promise the highest degree of professionalism and accountability. By authority of the Merrell Institute, Dennis Thomas, of Advanced Residential Energy Assessments, A TPM llc company is a Certified Residential Energy Assessor.