What can I do with a HERS rating?

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FAQs - HERS

A rating will let you know the energy performance of your home on a standardized level, which makes it easier to compare to other HERS rated homes. It will also identify cost effective improvement recommendations that can increase your home’s comfort and performance. A HERS rating is required to qualify a home for an energy efficient mortgage. And a HERS rating is required for a home to be labeled as an Energy Star home.

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