RESNET EnergySmart Builders
RESNET Energy Smart Builders are committed to increasing the energy performance of the homes they build. These energy efficient homes are more affordable to maintain, more comfortable and have a higher value compared to regular homes. The efforts of these leading builders benefit consumers, the environment, the local economy and our national security.
Energy Smart Builders are committed to having all of their homes energy rated following RESNET's stringent standards, and marketing their homes' HERS Index Score. The RESNET HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured (learn more about the HERS Index). The use of the HERS Index differentiates homes built by RESNET EnergySmart Builders from other homes for sale in the market. Over 2 million homes have been rated on the HERS Index since 1995.
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To learn more why asking for the HERS Index Score of a home is the smart way to buy a home click on RESNET HERS Index.
Home builders from across the nation have already been designated as RESNET EnergySmart Builders. View listings:
Benefits of Becoming a RESNET EnergySmart Builder?
- Representation on the RESNET Board of Directors (RESNET Energy Smart Builders have three representatives on the RESNET Board. The representatives are elected by the RESNET Energy Smart Builder members.)
- Representation at the national level to Congress on issues such as energy efficient home tax credits and code jurisdictions incorporating a HERS Index Score option in the building energy code.
- Posting on the RESNET web site and the RESNET Home Energy Rating Index Score web sites. The RESNET web site has over 37,000 visitors a month.
- Authorization of the RESNET Energy Smart Builder logo on its web site and other marketing material.
How to Become a RESNET Energy Smart Builder
To be designated by RESNET as an Energy Smart Builder, a builder enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with RESNET to have all of their homes energy rated and to market the homes' HERS Index Score. There is a $200.00 processing fee to be designated as a RESNET Energy Smart Builder.
Click on the online RESNET Energy Smart Builder Memorandum of Understanding to apply to be designated as a RESNET Energy Smart Builder.
