What is a Home Energy Rating?

Based on the home's construction plans, a Home Energy Rating is performed using an energy efficiency software package which yields a projected, pre-construction HERS Index. Upon completion of this analysis, a Home Energy rater will work with the builder to identify the energy efficiency improvements needed...

15 September, 2011
Green Mortgages?

There are actually many programs available to help homeowners make energy-saving improvements to their homes without getting an additional mortgage just for the cost of them. The FHA’s Energy Efficient Loan program helps current or potential homeowners significantly lower their monthly utility bills by enabling...

17 August, 2011