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The Evolution and brief history of HERS (Home Energy Rating

Systems) in California

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Home Energy Rating System (HERS)

HISTORY– Standardized method for evaluating & Scoring the energy

efficiency of a home, primarily existing homes– Many industries were particularly interested– In the 1990’s is when the first raters were trained– Code Development Steered towards compliance instead of

ratings

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What type of RATER?Types of Raters

–Compliance or Title 24 Rater (HERS I)• A Rater is considered a “Special Inspector” by

the building departments

–Whole House Rater or Home Energy Rater/Analyst/Inspector (HERS II)

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Job of a Rater

Job of a Compliance Rater or Title 24 Rater– Field Verifications and Diagnostic testing for New

construction or alterations to existing homes

Job of a Whole House Rater or Home Energy Rater/Analyst/Inspector– Gather information on the energy consumption

features of a home

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Contact Info

Toni Turnbull Director of Marketing & Business Development

31 Natoma Street, Suite 120Folsom, CA 95630Tel: 916-985-3400

Email: toni@calcerts.com

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