OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA — (Marketwired) — 10/29/13 — Demand for energy efficient homes is steadily increasing but information about what they are, or how consumers can buy one is still relatively hard to find.
The launch of the Residential Energy Services Network–s (RESNET) new Home Energy Rating System proposes to change all that. The HERS Index website was created specifically to address these concerns, and to educate the public about the HERS Index. The HERS Index was created by RESNET and is the nationally recognized system for inspecting, testing and calculating a home–s energy performance.
Homebuyers and owners can visit the website to learn about the significance of HERS Index scores and the . They can search for builders specializing in energy efficient homes or find certified RESNET Home Energy Raters if they are interested in getting an energy rating for their existing homes.
In addition to being able to scroll through an interactive HERS Index model to see how it works and access articles relating to energy efficient homes and the HERS Index, homebuyers can:
The website is a great resource for homeowners too, who will be able to:
But it is not only homeowners and buyers who will benefit from the HERS Index website. RESNET EnergySmart Builders can take advantage of a dedicated page on the site to promote their services to consumers while making the case for investing in energy efficient homes.
As energy costs show no signs of falling, and the economy continues to struggle, home energy efficiency has become a hot topic for many Americans. More and more homebuyers are now comparing homes based on their potential , while homeowners who are feeling the pinch of high energy bills are looking for ways to improve their energy efficiency. The new HERS Index website promises to make it easier for both.
About RESNET
The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is the independent, national nonprofit organization that homeowners trust to improve home energy efficiency and realize substantial savings on their utility bills. RESNET–s industry-leading standards are recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, among others.
Contacts:
RESNET
1-760-806-3448