A Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is a standardized measure of a home’s energy efficiency. It’s often required by building departments in Carver, MA — especially under the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code — for the approval of building permits and final inspections.
The HERS Index gives a score to your home’s energy performance. The lower the score, the more energy-efficient the home is. A score of 100 represents the energy use of a standard new home, while a score of 0 means the home is completely energy neutral.
In Carver, MA, a valid HERS Rating is typically required for:
A complete HERS Rating evaluates how efficiently a home uses energy and includes a range of technical measurements and field tests. The process analyzes:
This detailed assessment provides builders, homeowners, and local inspectors with a comprehensive understanding of a home’s energy performance — and ensures the home complies with Massachusetts Energy Code requirements.
We provide everything you need to meet local energy code requirements and avoid delays — all with a focus on speed, clarity, and top-tier customer support.
We start with your construction drawings to create a projected HERS Rating. This is used for building permit applications and shows how your design stacks up against energy code benchmarks.
Once construction is complete, we conduct required testing and on-site verification to deliver your final certified HERS documentation, needed for your final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy.
This essential test measures the home’s airtightness and identifies leaks that could affect energy efficiency and code compliance.
For homes with ductwork outside conditioned space, duct leakage testing is required to ensure the HVAC system is performing properly and efficiently.
We understand that project details often change. That’s why we offer unlimited revisions to your HERS documents at no additional cost.
We know how important timing is on a job site. Most HERS Ratings are delivered within 24 hours, and same-day service is available for urgent projects.
We make it easy to get your HERS Rating in Carver — without unnecessary delays or complexity.
Get in touch with us via phone or form. We’ll collect a few quick details about your project — including your town, project type, and construction drawings (PDF preferred).
We input your home’s specifications into energy modeling software to calculate your projected HERS Index. If the design doesn’t meet code, we’ll recommend easy, affordable fixes to help you comply.
For completed homes, we schedule blower door and (if applicable) duct leakage testing at a time that works for you or your contractor.
We provide your final, permit-ready HERS Rating in the format required by local inspectors — ready to submit for final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy.
We help you make simple changes to improve your score — without overhauling your project. In many cases, a few tweaks to insulation, window specs, or mechanical systems can get your project to pass without blowing your budget.
You’ll receive a clear, written summary of recommendations, and we’ll revise your energy model until it meets the requirements — at no extra charge.
Don’t let your project stall over energy code compliance. Whether you need a Projected HERS Rating for permit approval or a Final Rating for your occupancy certificate, we deliver fast, dependable results — so you can move forward without headaches.
At Home Energy Efficiency Consultants, we are committed to providing the highest quality energy consulting services to homebuilders, architects, and developers across Massachusetts.
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